Though it was a very difficult book to comprehend, i can honestly say that i came away extremely enriched spiritually as rahner explained the trinity. These prayers can be used by any of the christian churches. Karl rahner has 201 books on goodreads with 6146 ratings. In this book rahner develops the doctrine previously discussed in his companion volume spirit in the world to show that because of mans spiritual transcendence of all being, he is radically open to gods self communication, which can only be imparted to a creature whose nature does not confine to a particular sphere of existence. One of the classics of modern spirituality, encounters with silence is one of karl rahners most lucid and powerful books. Karl rahners theology of symbol and the transcendent.
Karl rahner made practical a summary lecture series by. Karl rahner books list of books by author karl rahner thriftbooks. Karl rahner the groundbreaking treatment of the doctrine of the trinity by one of the most important theologians of the century is here reprinted on the 30th anniversary of its orginal publication. Readings for advent and christmas, and on prayer, and more on. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week. In this very personal book based on decades of experience karl rahner, who has remained at heart a humble, understanding priest. Karl rahner books list of books by author karl rahner. R with bishop patrick ahern l on a visit to america magazine in the 1970s.
A major force at vatican ii, jesuit priest karl rahner s writings effect a paradigm shift in modern theology. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The mystical theology of karl rahner 47 in its most basic and radical form. Just a moment while we sign you in to your goodreads account. A collection of 45 homilies rahner gave between 1953 and 1958 on various biblical texts. Spiritual writings modern spiritual masters series. Spiritual writings modern spiritual masters series rahner, karl on. The groundbreaking treatment of the doctrine of the trinity by one of the most important theologians of. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is one of the books that i have had on my to read bookshelf for quite a. Nonchristians could have in their basic orientation and fundamental decision, rahner. Complete summary of karl rahner s foundations of christian faith. Karl rahner is one of catholicisms most influential, and yet difficult to understand, theologians.
The first thing that we should learn from jesus is to be fully human. In this book rahner develops the doctrine previously discussed in his companion volume spirit in the world to show that because of mans spiritual transcendence of all being, he is radically open to gods. All interesting things, but i dont get interested the way he relates them to each other, or maybe the problem is that i dont quite see how he relates them. See all books authored by karl rahner, including watch for the light. Each chapter is a love letter written by karl rahner to god, but often as i was reading these meditations i forgot i was the reader and felt as if i could have been the writerspeaker. Emptiness is only a disguise for an intimacy of gods, that gods silence, the eerie stillness, is filled by the word without words, by him who is above. In this selection, with his very clear and valuable introduction, fr. Every page of this short book repays a readers close attention.
Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. This remarkably comprehensive volume gives a page by page explanation of rahner s great summary foundations of christian faith. Encounters with silence by karl rahner goodreads want to read rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars encounters with silence by karl rahner, james m. The direct experience of god and the standard of christ. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Though it was a very difficult book to comprehend, i can honestly say that i came away extremely enriched spiritually as rahner. He covers various periods in the roman catholic tradition. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Anonymous christian is the controversial notion introduced by the jesuit theologian karl rahner 19041984 that declares that people who have never heard the christian gospel might be saved through christ. Random house originally published by pantheon books, a division of random house, 1963. Illustrated with 5 pages of black and white photographs one of which is the frontis piece and another which is the reproduction of a selfdeprecating cartoon of rahner the theologianteacher rahner. For whom has this book been written the question is posed by the author himself in. Weve got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Translated from the german, erinnerungen im gesprach mit meinold krauss, by harvey d. Will pope benedict ever take this book off his shelf and glance back at what he wrote then. Karl rahner s theology of symbol and the transcendent function of c. Each chapter is a love letter written by karl rahner to god, but often as i was reading these meditations i forgot i was the reader and felt as if i could have been the.
I consider this book one of very best selections of karl rahner s works, culled from a lifetime of writing but addressing the contemporary need and desire for the experience of god in everyday life. Books by karl rahner author of foundations of christian. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Bacik sylvania franciscan village julyaugust 2012 karl rahner biography born march 5, 1904, in freiburg, germany, the middle of. Spiritual writings collects the spiritual writings of karl rahner 19041984, a jesuit priest and one of the most wellknown catholic theologians of the twentieth century. Buy spirit in the world reprint by rahner, karl, metz, johannes isbn.
Grace in freedom return to religiononline grace in freedom by karl rahner karl rahner, s. Karl rahner s reflections on his 75th birthday karl rahner, s. Translated form the 1965 german edition, biblische predigten, by desmond forristal and rischer strachan. Theological investigations man and the church hardcover.
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