Karl Rahner, SJ, Sean McEvenue, Harvey D. Egan, Bruce W. Gillette
A new translation of Father Rahner's book on prayer.
Karl Rahner stands in a long line of great Christian theologians who were likewise great teachers of prayer. He has been called the voice of Vatican II, and is acknowledged as the rare theologian whose writings speak to the ordinary" Christian.
In "The Need and the Blessing of Prayer ," Father Rahner views the human person as essentially one called to prayer. He also highlights prayer as the act of human existence, the great religious act. By encouraging people to "pray in the everyday" - to pray regardless of the desire or mood of...
A new translation of Father Rahner's book on prayer.
Karl Rahner stands in a long line of great Christian theologians who were likewise great te...
This comprehensive anthology will serve both as a text for serious students of mysticism and a reflective collection for those first exploring its thought. Biographical and historical data, as well as the mystic's key ideas and information about why the particular text was selected introduce each mystic to the reader.
Fifty-five mystics or mystical theologians, ancient and modern, are represented, including: Origen, Augustine of Hippo, Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, Bonaventure, Angela of Foligno, Catherine of Siena, the anonymous author of Cloud of Unknowing, Thomas...
This comprehensive anthology will serve both as a text for serious students of mysticism and a reflective collection for those first exploring its ...
Karl Rahner was the most influential Catholic theologian of the 20th century. His writings helped prepare the way for Vatican II and did much to shape the Church in the post-conciliar period. Because of his intellectual influence, however, his significant contributions to spirituality are often overlooked. In this book, a colleague of Rahner s (and fellow Jesuit) presents short passages of Rahner s work with clear and engaging explanation of Rahner s Christian mystical vision."
Karl Rahner was the most influential Catholic theologian of the 20th century. His writings helped prepare the way for Vatican II and did much to shape...
