Karl Rahner has been the most influential Catholic theologian in this century. His writings helped to preparethe way for Vatican II and did much to shape the Church inthe post-concilliar period. In this book, a former studentof Rahner and fellow Jesuit interweaves passages from Rahner's writings with explanatory commentary, in the wayproviding an introduction to the theology and spiritualityof Karl Rahner suitable for the newcomer. This volume uncovers the foundations of Rahner's thought, presentinghis intergral Christian vision and illuminating in particular the profound connection between his theology and mysticism.
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