Addressing the widespread and growing interest in the thought of Catholic theologian Hans Urs von Balthasarwhose influence on Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI has been enormousthis collection, by a team of established theologians and intellectuals, reflects on Balthasar's impact. Not a collection of scholarly articles, these are essays on the way in which Balthasar's theology is being taken up into other theological and philosophical projects, as well as contemplations on how Balthasar has influenced the authors personally. Key themes include the importance of beauty, the dramatic...