In this remarkable study, the first of its kind in any language, Christopher Steck uncovers the ethical dimension of von Balthasar's thought, showing its relation to other key issues in his works, and to key figures such as Ignatius Loyola and Karl Rahner. Steck shows both the systematic importance of ethics in von Balthasar's thinking and how it exposes the limitations of current reflection in religious ethics. This clear, authoritative introduction is indispensable for von Balthasar scholars and students of contemporary Catholic theology, as well as all those interested in major trends in religious ethics.
