To the Heart of the Mystery of Redemption
Hans Urs von Balthasar(1905-88) was a Swiss theologian, considered to be one of the most important Catholic intellectuals and writers of the twentieth century. Incredibly prolific and diverse, he wrote over one hundred books and hundreds of articles. He is a favorite theologian of Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II.Adrienne von Speyrwas a contemporary Swiss convert, mystic, wife, medical doctor and author of some 70 books on spirituality and theology. She entered the Church under the direction of one the greatest theologians and spiritual writers of the 20th century, Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar, who became her spiritual director and confessor for the last 30 years of her life. Her writings, recognized as a major contribution to the great mystical writings of the Church, are being translated and published by Ignatius Press. Among her most important works areBook of All Saints, Confession, The World of Prayer, Handmaid of the Lord,andThe Passion from Within.