Unless You Become Like This Child

by Hans Urs von Balthasar and Fr. Hans Urs Von Balthasar

In one of the last books written before his death, the great theologian von Balthasar provides a moving and profound meditation on the theme of spiritual childhood. Somewhat startlingly, von Balthasar puts forth his conviction that the central mystery of Christianity is our transformation from world-wise, self-sufficient "adults" into abiding children of the Father of Jesus by the grace of their Spirit. All else in the Gospel--the Lord's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898703794
• ISBN13: 9780898703795
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 75 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.7" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Theology unfolded

This is an excellent book for those Christians who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus's teaching "unless you become like this child...". This book also provides a helpfull resource to Catholics who may be constantly challenged by fundamentalist Christians to be born again. Cardinal Von Balthazar very clearly explains what is involved in being like a child unto the Lord and gives his readers many insights into the mystery of life with God, the Father.It is a short book in terms of pages, but each page is packed with reflections. This book is best read as part of a meditation regime or one's "lectio divina" (prayerful study of religious texts).I think readers who are looking for a substantive theological exposition will appreciate this book with its balance between deep theology and careful reasoning.