Reviews for Mystery of the Supernatural

The average rating for Mystery of the Supernatural based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-03-24 00:00:00 Shawn Oconnor Excellent!!!--a worthwhile read for the theology student and the lay Christian alike, filled with all sorts of precious treasure. De Lubac carefully and truly beautifully destructs the modern notion of "pure nature," arguing that this corruptive simplifying of Thomist thought results in a misunderstanding of both human nature and human destiny. Nature, says De Lubac, is grace already, waiting in anticipation, in desire for, that coming grace which remains pure grace despite our desire. In this way nature is never complete--never the can there be natural fulfilment of the human life, rather the rational being remains mysteriously unfulfilled without the supernatural. This work is not merely a great introduction to Thomist theology and debate, but introduces the reader to a long tradition of Western Christian thought. Moreover, in the beauty of its quotations, it will itself enlighten that mysterious desire of the human mind for Beatific Vision!!

Review # 2 was written on 2014-12-23 00:00:00 Peter Molinaro I have to admit that I still don't have the skills enough to read French, so I was quite disappointed that there is no English translation of the great Cardinal's Surnaturel. Fortunately, he was able to distribute its contents into two books, this among many others. Thus, the research project continues, as I still stand in awe and wonder with the way he deals with Thomism, the Church Fathers, and the religious conditions of his time.