Love Quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: The Glory of the Lord, 1975
God’s love must be recognizable to humanity despite its transcendent otherness.
In simple terms: Divine love must be understandable to humans.
Key Takeaway
Seek ways to perceive divine love.
Themes
theology
philosophy
spirituality
transcendence
Mood
contemplative
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- art
- community service
- dialogue
Key Concepts
divine love
recognition
otherness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we recognize divine love?
- What does “otherness” mean for faith?
A Different Perspective
Human perception may limit grasp of divine mystery.
