Hans Urs von Balthasar: Biography, Facts and Career
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Hans Urs von Balthasar (Swiss Standard German: [ˈhans ˈʊrs fɔn ˈbaltazaːr]; 12 August 1905, Lucerne – 26 June 1988, Basel) was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. With Joseph Ratzinger and Henri de Lubac, he founded the theological journal Communio. Over the course of his life, he authored 85 books, over 500 articles and essays, and almost 100 translations. He is known for his 15-volume trilogy on beauty (The Glory of the Lord), goodness (Theo-Drama), and truth (Theo-Logic). Pope John Paul II announced his choice of Balthasar to become a cardinal, but he died shortly before the consistory. Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict XVI) said in his funeral oration for Balthasar that "he is right in what he teaches of the faith" and that he "points the way to the sources of living water."
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- Full name: Hans Urs von Balthasar
- Born: 1905-08-12
- Nationality: Switzerland
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q122976
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Who is Hans Urs von Balthasar?
Hans Urs von Balthasar (Swiss Standard German: [ˈhans ˈʊrs fɔn ˈbaltazaːr]; 12 August 1905, Lucerne – 26 June 1988, Basel) was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century.
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Hans Urs von Balthasar is Switzerland.
When was Hans Urs von Balthasar born?
Hans Urs von Balthasar was born on 1905-08-12.
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