And Still We Wait: Hans Urs von Balthasar’s Theology of Holy Saturday and Christian Discipleship (Princeton Theological Monograph)

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In keeping with the latest critiques made against Balthasar’s interpretation of Christ’s descent into hell on Holy Saturday, this book argues that Balthasar does not intend to present a radical reinterpretation of the doctrine in contrast to the traditional teachings but moderately intends to fully appreciate the in-betweenness of Holy Saturday as the day of transition from the cross to the resurrection, from the old aeon to the new. The book further argues that this awareness of the “in-betweenness” may also be detected during Balthasar’s theological corpus and provides a clue to interpret his thoughts on Christian discipleship and suffering. In spite of everything, the Christian existence may be characterized by the transition from the old aeon to the new, from suffering to victory. The Christian believes that their victory is already here and not here yet. In this sense, the Christian still lives in Holy Saturday. In the end, we will deepen our understanding of Christian discipleship and suffering in the light of Holy Saturday. In short, we could patiently endure our Holy Saturday on account of Christ’s Holy Saturday in hell.

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