Why is it?

[Brother Adam]

that Dietrich Von Hildebrand is not a household Catholic name? I'm reading a work of his, and wowsers! it is amazing. I amazon'ed his name and he has a lot of great books out it appears - but most of them are out of print. Have you read anything by him that is exceptionally good?

[Era Might]

Most of today's "household names" were not hardcore theologians. Sheed, Chesterton, Belloc. They were all more-or-less populist writers.

The heavy thinkers (Von Balthasar, de Lubac, Von Hildebrantd) are household names in theological circles, but not among the masses.

[Brother Adam]

say it ain't so De Lubac? Von Balthasar? not household names? Their texts line my bookshelves!

[Era Might]

[quote name='Brother Adam' date='Sep 17 2005, 09:16 PM']say it ain't so De Lubac? Von Balthasar? not household names? Their texts line my bookshelves!
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Well, that's because you read theology.

Most catholics-in-the-pew couldn't tell you who these men were, let alone have their books. But, they probably have at least a passing acquaintance with the populist writers (particularly the modern apologists).

Edited September 18, 2005 by Era Might

[Era Might]

Oh, and p.s, Pope Pius XII called Dietrich Von Hildebrand a "20th century doctor of the Church".

[Maria]

The Splendor of the Church is awesome.

[Fides_et_Ratio]

Catechesis, Bro. Adam... you are an REd major to make those brilliant philosophers and theologians household names.

No longer will their works line the shelves of conservative theological circles!

[Brother Adam]

lol, yes! A revolution of good theology with true depth and wisdom! woohoo.

[Thy Geekdom Come]

All I know is my philosophy prof's teacher was Von Hildebrand

[Luthien]

I love Von Hildebrand. His book Man Woman And The Meaning Of Love was one of the books that shed so much light on how spouses need to love.

[jgirl]

[quote name='Brother Adam' date='Sep 17 2005, 08:16 PM']say it ain't so De Lubac? Von Balthasar? not household names? Their texts line my bookshelves!
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De Lubac and von Balthasar are household names



...in my household!!!!

[p-hawk]

His "Transformation In Christ" has been called The Imitation of Christ for the 20th century. And rightly so.

[Fides_et_Ratio]

Yay for awesome philosophers and theologians!

[cmotherofpirl]

[quote name='Era Might' date='Sep 17 2005, 09:12 PM']Most of today's "household names" were not hardcore theologians. Sheed, Chesterton, Belloc. They were all more-or-less populist writers.

The heavy thinkers (Von Balthasar, de Lubac, Von Hildebrantd) are household names in theological circles, but not among the masses.
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The heavy thinkers are fine for theological households, but people's heart were changed and made ripe for conversion by Sheed, Chesterton, Belloc, and you forgot Tolkien, and the Great C S Lewis.
Remember the 12 Apostles were fishermen, tax collectors, ordinary people - populists who turned a few conversions themselves.

[Philippe]

ive done some readings in theology and such and i've never heard of any of these guys. I definitaly have to check it out, where could i purchase their books?

[Philippe]

I LOVE HALF.COM i can get a bunch of books there! what would you suggest i buy

[Laudate_Dominum]

[quote name='Brother Adam' date='Sep 17 2005, 08:09 PM']that Dietrich Von Hildebrand is not a household Catholic name? I'm reading a work of his, and wowsers! it is amazing. I amazon'ed his name and he has a lot of great books out it appears - but most of them are out of print. Have you read anything by him that is exceptionally good?
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[i]Ethics
What is Philosophy?
Transformation in Christ
Man and Woman
Marriage
The New Tower of Babel
The Heart[/i]

There are two works in particular that I would love to see translated into English and published:
[i]Das Wesen der Liebe
Asthetik[/i]

[Laudate_Dominum]

[quote name='Philippe' date='Sep 19 2005, 01:29 AM']I LOVE HALF.COM i can get a bunch of books there! what would you suggest i buy
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If you want to read about love and all that I would suggest:
[i]Marriage: The Mystery of Faithful Love[/i]
or
[i]Man and Woman[/i]

If you want philosophy you might want to start with:
[i]What is Philosophy?[/i]

[Philippe]

edit: i answered my own question

are there any other places to get books, What is Philosophy costs 58 bucks and thats the one i'm most interested in

[homeschoolmom]

[quote name='cmotherofpirl' date='Sep 18 2005, 09:43 PM']The heavy thinkers are fine for theological households, but people's heart were changed and made ripe for conversion by Sheed, Chesterton, Belloc, and you forgot Tolkien, and the Great C S Lewis.
Remember the 12 Apostles were fishermen, tax collectors, ordinary people - populists who turned a few conversions themselves.
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Yep.... Most of us don't have the time to dig deep. By the time the kiddos are in bed, my brain is so tired I can barely make heads or tails out of the Debate Table. I loved deep reading in college. But who has the luxury to read it now? My main focus is how to get my children (and the children I teach in CCD and Little Flowers) to understand and live the Gospel. It'd be great to build a tent and live on the mountain reading all the time but Christ sent the apostles down off the mountaintop.