Famous quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar

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If God wishes to reveal the love that he harbors for the world, this love has to be something that the world can recogni
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"If God wishes to reveal the love that he harbors for the world, this love has to be something that the world can recognize, in spite of, or in fact in, its being wholly other"

- Hans Urs von Balthasar

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This quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar speaks with the idea that God's love for the world is something that can be recognized by the world, even though it is something that is entirely other. This indicates that God's love is something that is beyond our understanding, yet still something that we can acknowledge and appreciate. It is a love that is not bound by our own restricted understanding, but is something that is higher than us. This quote speaks with the idea that God's love is something that is both mysterious and effective, and that it is something that can be experienced and valued by all. It is a love that is both beyond our understanding and something that we can acknowledge and value. It is a love that is both mystical and effective, and that it is something that can be knowledgeable and valued by all.

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Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Hans Urs von Balthasar between August 12, 1905 and June 26, 1988. He/she was a famous Theologian from Switzerland. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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