Birthdate: August 12, 1905
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lucerne, Switzerland
Died: June 26, 1988
Hans Urs von Balthasar was a celebrated Swiss theologian and Catholic priest, recognized as one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. He was instrumental in co-founding the theological journal Communio alongside Joseph Ratzinger and Henri de Lubac. Over the course of his extensive career, Balthasar wrote 85 books, more than 500 articles and essays, and nearly 100 translations. His most notable work is a 15-volume trilogy that delves into the concepts of beauty, goodness, and truth. His profound teachings and insights on faith continue to have a lasting impact on theologians and believers globally.
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