Hans Urs von Balthasar

Swiss Catholic theologian (1905–1988)

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Lived 1905–1988, aged 83Switzerland

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Rank in Switzerland
#237
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Era
1905–1988
Aged 83
Awards
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Summary

Updated 2026-06-25

Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. With Joseph Ratzinger and Henri de Lubac, he founded the theological journal Communio. Over the course of his life, he authored 85 books, over 500 articles and essays, and almost 100 translations. He is known for his 15-volume trilogy on beauty, goodness (Theo-Drama), and truth (Theo-Logic).