Decline Quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar
“The first attempt at a response: there must have been a fall, a decline, and the road to salvation can only be the return of the sensible finite into the intelligible infinite.”
About This Quote
Salvation is framed as a reversal from decline to a higher, intelligible order, suggesting a metaphysical ascent from the finite to the infinite.
In simple terms: Fall to redemption
Key Takeaway
Return to the infinite
Themes
decline
salvation
finite
infinite
metaphysics
transformation
Mood
hopeful
mystical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theological study
- personal crisis
- creative renewal
Key Concepts
spiritual ascent
ontology
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- philosophical writing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ‘return of the sensible finite’ imply?
- How can one experience the shift to the intelligible infinite?
