Erich Przywara, S.J. (1889-1972) is one of the important Catholic
intellectuals of the twentieth century. Yet, in the
English-speaking world Przywara remains largely unknown. Few of his
sixty books or six hundred articles have been translated. In this
engaging new book, Thomas O'Meara offers a comprehensive study of
the German Jesuit Erich Przywara and his philosophical theology.
Przywara's scholarly contributions were remarkable. He was one
of three theologians who introduced the writings of John Henry
Cardinal Newman into Germany. From his position at the Jesuit
journal in Munich, Stimmen der Zeit, he offered an open and broad
Catholic perspective on the cultural, philosophical, and
theological currents of his time. As one of the first Catholic
intellectuals to employ the phenomenologies of Edmund Husserl and
Max Scheler, he was also responsible for giving an influential,
more theological interpretation of the Spiritual Exercises of
Ignatius Loyola.
Przywara was also deeply engaged in the ideas and authors of his
times. He was the first Catholic dialogue partner of Karl Barth and
Paul Tillich. Edmund Husserl was counted among Przywara's friends,
and Edith Stein was a close personal and intellectual companion.
Through his interactions with important figures of his age and his
writings, ranging from speculative systems to liturgical hymns,
Przywara was of marked importance in furthering a varied dialogue
between German Catholicism and modern culture.
Following a foreword by Michael Fahey, O'Meara presents a
chapter on Pryzwara's life and a chronology of his writings.
O'Meara then discusses Pryzwara's philosophical theology, his
lecture-courses at German universities on Augustineand Aquinas, his
philosophy of religion, and his influence on important intellectual
contemporaries. O'Meara concludes with an in-depth analysis of
Pryzwara's theology -- focusing particularly on his Catholic views
of person, liturgy, and church.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
