Hans Urs von Balthasar books in order
Swiss Catholic theologian
- Lived
- 1905–1988
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 42
Hans Urs von Balthasar published 20 non-fiction books, 1 play and 21 other books, beginning with Thérèse of Lisieux (1953). The best-known is The Glory of the Lord (1960).
Updated September 2026
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The Glory of the Lord
Hans Urs von Balthasar's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Glory of the Lord (1960)
Martin Buber & Christianity (1961)
A Theology of History (1963)
Love Alone (1963)
Word and Redemption (1964)
Word and Revelation (1964)
A Theological Anthropology (1967)
In the Fullness of Faith (1975)
The Von Balthasar Reader (1982)
Mary for Today (1987)
Dare We Hope (1988)
Theo-drama (1988)
Explorations in Theology (1989)
Theo Drama: Theological Dramatic Theory (1990)
Unless You Become Like This Child (1991)
Two Sisters in the Spirit (1992)
My Work (1993)
Theo-Logic (2004)
Mary (2005)
Dare We Hope That All Men Be Saved? (2014)
Plays in order
Theo-Drama: Theological Dramatic Theory: The Dramatis Personae (1993)
Other books in order
Thérèse of Lisieux (1953)
Bernanos (1954)
Thérèse of Lisieux, the Story of a Mission (1954)
Prayer (1958)
Who Is a Christian? (1966)
The God Question and Modern Man (1967)
The Moment of Christian Witness (1967)
Mysterium Paschale (1969)
The Way of the Cross (1969)
Elucidations (1971)
Engagement with God (1971)
The Theology of Karl Barth (1971)
Heart of the World (1979)
The Christian State of Life (1983)
Christian Meditation (1989)
Credo (1989)
The Glory of the Lord: A Theological Aesthetics: Theology (1990)
You Have Words of Eternal Life (1990)
Epilogue (1991)
The Theology of Henri De Lubac (1991)
Razing the Bastions (1993)
About Hans Urs von Balthasar
Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. With Joseph Ratzinger and Henri de Lubac, he founded the theological journal Communio. Over the course of his life, he authored 85 books, over 500 articles and essays, and almost 100 translations. He is known for his 15-volume trilogy on beauty, goodness (Theo-Drama), and truth (Theo-Logic).
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Hans Urs von Balthasar FAQ
- How many books has Hans Urs von Balthasar written?
- Hans Urs von Balthasar published 20 non-fiction books, 1 play and 21 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hans Urs von Balthasar's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Glory of the Lord.
- What is Hans Urs von Balthasar's last book?
- Theo Drama: Theological Dramatic Theory (1990).
- What is Hans Urs von Balthasar's most famous book?
- The Glory of the Lord (1960) is Hans Urs von Balthasar's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.