Light in darkness : Hans Urs von Balthasar and the Catholic doctrine of Christ's descent into Hell - Pitstick, Alyssa Lyra. (Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2007)
Introduction -- Creeds and catechisms -- Scripture and the traditional doctrine of Christ's descent -- Magisterium and sensus fidelium: liturgy and art -- The descent event -- Christ's descent in light of the Trinity: the Father, active inflictor of the visio mortis -- Christ's descent in light of the Trinity: the Son, mission as expression of procession -- Christ's descent in light of the Trinity: the Spirit, bond of love, bridge of separation -- The centrality of the descent in the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar -- Global questions about the theological opinion of Hans Urs von Balthasar -- Conclusion.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-369) and index.
Keywords: Balthasar, Hans Urs von, -- 1905-1988.; Jesus Christ -- Descent into hell; Catholic Church -- Doctrines