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WOF 462: Bishop Barron on the Theology of Balthasar (1 of 12)

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

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The Aesthetic Journey of Balthasar: From Germanistics to Jesuit Spirituality

This chapter explores Balthasar's unconventional academic path in Germanistics and its influence on his theology. A crucial Ignatian retreat in 1927 marks a turning point in his spiritual development as he embraces Jesuit principles and encounters key mentors.

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