The Cambridge Companion to Karl Rahner [Paperback]

This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work.Karl Rahner (1904 1984) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. Part of his enduring appeal lies in his ability to reflect on a whole variety of issues in theology and spirituality and concentrate this plurality into a few basic convictions. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work and will be of interest to both students and scholars alike. The contributors assess Rahner's significance for contemporary theology by bringing his thought into dialogue with many current concerns.Karl Rahner (1904 1984) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. Part of his enduring appeal lies in his ability to reflect on a whole variety of issues in theology and spirituality and concentrate this plurality into a few basic convictions. This Cambridge Companion provides an accessible introduction to the main themes of Rahner's work and will be of interest to both students and scholars alike. The contributors assess Rahner's significance for contemporary theology by bringing his thought into dialogue with many current concerns.Karl Rahner (1904-1984) was one of the most significant theological voices of the twentieth century. For many his theology symbolizes the Catholic Church's entry into modernity. Part of his enduring appeal lies in his ability to reflect on a variety of issues in theology and spirituality and direct this plurality into a few basic convictions. In addition to the main themes of Rahner's work, this Companion assesses his significance for contemporary theology through dialogues with many current concerns including: religious pluralism, spirituality, postmodernism, ecumenism, ethics and developments in political and feminist theologies.1. Introducing Rahner Declan Marmion and Mary E. Hines; Part I. Spiritual, Philosophical and Theological Roots: 2. Tl³$