Ground of Being: Neglected Essays of Paul Tillich, Paperback/Paul Tillich

These fascinating articles and lectures by Paul Tillich have never been reprinted from their original publications over half a century ago. They shed much light on Tillich's own thinking as well as that of Luther and Calvin, Bultmann, Kierkegaard, and others. He explores the nature of religious symbols, Christian Socialism, and the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Students and clergy brought up on today's thin theological gruel will be amazed at what they have missed About the Author: Paul Tillich was one of the theological giants of the twentieth century. He brought psychology and philosophy to bear on theology and applied theology to art, politics, and architecture. Born in Germany, Tillich escaped the Nazis and moved to America where he became one of the most important public intellectuals. He taught at major universities and authored many important books.