Other areas of research interest include theological methodology, philosophy of the human person, and classic horror fiction. When alyssa lyra pitsticks light in darkness eerdmans hit the academic shelves in 2007, it set off a tidalwave of hyperbolic criticism against pitstick and anyone who dared agree with her that balthasars theology of christs descent into hell was, well, defective. Light in darkness will spur debate across the theological spectrum, as. Websters response to alyssa lyra pitstick, light in darkness1 volume 62 issue 2 john webster. Alyssa pitsticks light in darkness is the most recent in a spate of books. Alyssa lyra pitstick received her doctorate in theology from the angelicum in rome. This website provides an introduction to the work of alyssa lyra h.
Alyssa lyra pitstick is the author of light in darkness 3. Alyssa lyra pitsticks light in darknessthe first comprehensive treatment of balthasars theology of holy saturdaydraws on the multiple yet unified resources of authoritative catholic teaching on christs descent to challenge balthasars conclusions. A light in the darkness mysteries of marthas vineyard. The title is taken from that of her published dissertation, which itself alludes, of course, to john 1. Alyssa lyra pitstick s light in darkness the comprehensive treatment. Light in darkness and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Light in darkness by alyssa lyra pitstick book resume. Darkness in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. In her remarkably forceful and learned book, light in darkness.
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Alyssa lyra pitstick books list of books by author. Pitsticks book is a challenge to those who regard balthasar as an entirely. About the author 2007 alyssa lyra pitstick who holds degrees from pontifical university in rome, international theological institute in austria, and gonzaga university, is an independent scholar in spokane, washington. Pitstick looks at what john paul ii, ratzinger, and balthasar have in fact said. Ostensibly the book is concerned with balthasars theology of christs.
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