In a seminal essay, published originally in french in 1932, karl rahner. A guide to karl rahners theology, thomas omeara looks anew at rahners insights and theological principles. Most of my information about karl rahner comes from the karl rahner society. Mild shelf wear to the covers, otherwise clean with a tight binding. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. It is often combined with liberation theology and applied to apocalyptic texts. There is a lot more information on there about his life and some of his works. Karl rahner made practical a summary lecture series by james j. Rahner not only invented a new theology, he invented a new language to describe it. The mystical theology of karl rahner 47 in its most basic and radical form. In this treatise, karl rahner analyzes the place of the doctrine of the trinity within catholic theology and develops his own highly original and innovative reading of the doctrine, including his nowfamous.
This is one of the books that i have had on my to read bookshelf for quite a. An anthology of some 88 texts from rahner s writings grouped into 8 themed sections. 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. Karl rahner, german jesuit priest who is widely considered to have been one of the foremost roman catholic theologians of the 20th century. Twentyfive years after his death, rahners works still illuminate. That there may be a difference between the two, is based upon the fact that our capacity to receive revelation is limited, so god is usually spoken of as stooping down. Karl rahner made practical a summary lecture series by. This jesuit supergenius was one of the advising theological experts periti at vatican ii. When you get a chance, you should check out the website. His work is characterized by the attempt to reinterpret traditional roman catholic theology in the light of modern philosophical thought. Karl rahner and the anonymous christian theology religion. Now, if youre unfamiliar with the issues, this point may be hard to grasp, but rahner spends 34 of his book developing and defending that axiom. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
Black cloth over boards with gilt lettering on the spine. 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 original publication. Karl rahner s most popular book is foundations of christian faith. Foundations of christian faith goodreads share book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of karl rahner books online. Karl rahner 190484, a jesuit priest, was one of the most influential catholic theologians of the twentieth century. Karen kilby calls into question both the admiration of rahners disciples for the overarching unity of. Readings for advent and christmas, and on prayer, and more on. First published in english in 1965 and translated from the tenth german edition kleines theologisches worterbuch by richard strachan, david smith, robert nowell, and sarah obrien twohig. His impact on theology was felt through his many books and publications as well as his attendance at the second vatican council. See all books authored by karl rahner, including watch for the light. The direct experience of god and the standard of christ.
The great jesuit theologian sums up all his previous work with this massive text, designed for seminarians and other advanced students of christianity. Pubcrossroadwith systematic talent unequaled in contemporary theology, rahner lays out the basic concepts and development of his own remarkable fortyyear intellectual journey,commonweal. 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.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He wrote more than a halfdozen books and was an observer at vatican council ii in 19621965. In love the gates of my soul spring open, allowing me to breathe a new air of freedom and forget my own petty self. Karl rahner was born on march 5, 1904, in freiburg im breisgau in what is now the german federal. Buy a cheap copy of the trinity milestones in catholic. As such a project would be well beyond the scope of this book, a degree of selectivity.
Karl rahner karl rahner used books, rare books and new books. Before we go into talking about karl rahners idea of the anonymous christian, let me tell you a little bit about karl rahner himself. 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. Previous owners name stamped on inside of the front cover and on the first half title page. Questia read the fulltext online edition of theological investigations vol. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard. Karl rahner 19041984 was on of the most important and influential roman catholic thinkers of the twentieth century. A critical examination of the theology of karl rahner by. One of the most valuable finds while preparing a course recently on a theology of the child has been karl rahners essay, ideas for a theology of childhood in which he was very critical of the cognitive developmental theory approach to assessing childrens value. Bacik sylvania franciscan village julyaugust 2012 karl rahner biography born march 5, 1904, in freiburg, germany, the middle of seven children. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Karl rahner is one of catholicisms most influential, and yet difficult to understand, theologians.
A century has passed since karl rahners birth, and two decades have passed since his death. This remarkably comprehensive volume gives a page by page explanation of rahners great summary foundations of christian faith. I argue that there is a significant development in rahners conceptualisation of this relationship, and draw attention to the apparent collapse of rahners concrete attempt to integrate. He is best known for his work in christology and for his integration of an existential philosophy of personalism with. This article addresses the question of how karl rahner conceives of the relationship between theology and the sciences. The first thing that we should learn from jesus is to be fully human. Spirit in the church by rahner, karl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It became in effect a coded language, understandable only to initiates. Karl rahner was a german philosopher and theologian who greatly contributed to catholic theology during the late 1900s. Top 22 quotes of karl rahner famous quotes and sayings.
Karl rahner is one of the great theologians of the twentieth century, known for his systematic, foundationalist approach. A major influence and the second vatican council his extensive writings have inspired generations of modern. Karl rahner is currently considered a single author. This bold and original book explores the relationship between his theology and his philosophy, and argues for the possibility of a nonfoundationalist reading of rahner. Follow karl rahner and explore their bibliography from s karl rahner author page. The economic trinity is the immanent trinity and the immanent trinity is the economic trinity. Karl rahner biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. For whom has this book been written the question is posed by the author himself in. With an excellent introduction and helpful indices, this book is an indispensable addition to every theological library. Karl rahners thought is nothing if it is not exigent, and so his theology has.
Karl rahner has 201 books on goodreads with 6146 ratings. A book of meditations about mans relation with god, it is not a work of dry theology, but rather. For a generation now rahners name has been synonymous with intellectually. Karl rahners most popular book is foundations of christian faith. Each chapter is a love letter written by karl rahner to god, but often as i was reading these. Revelatory voices hearing voices, demonic and divine ncbi. The german theologian karl rahner 19041984 was a major influence on 20thcentury roman catholic thought. Books by karl rahner author of foundations of christian. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. He was the brother of hugo rahner, also a jesuit scholar. One of the classics of modern spirituality, encounters with silence is one of karl rahners most lucid and powerful books. This interview was originally published in america on march 10, 1979. Karl rahner attempts to help us realize the relation between christianity and the whole of reality within an intellectual framework which endeavours to honestly integrate philosophy and theology.
In love my whole being streams forth out of the rigid confines of narrowness and anxious selfassertion, which make me a prisoner of my own. Complete summary of karl rahners foundations of christian faith. Karl rahner 19041984 is near the top of the list of most influential and important roman catholic theologians of the twentieth century. Yet it was the experience of prayer and a deeply mystical faith. Spiritual writings modern spiritual masters series rahner, karl on. A major force at vatican ii, his writings effected a paradigm shift in modern theology. There is no finer introduction to this jesuit genius,journal of the american academy of religion.
Yet this remarkable theologian has left a legacy of wisdom as relevant today as it was during rahners time. Spiritual writings modern spiritual masters series. List of books and articles about karl rahner online. Karl rahner on science and theology simon maria kopf. The book itself shows a former owner stamp on the top edge and endpaper, marginal shelf rubbing along the edges, pastedown lightly rubbed, otherwise the binding is strong and tight, the text is clean and unmarked, and the boards remain bright and distinct.
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