Theological Investigations, Volume XVI [16]: Experience of the Spirit: Source of Theology

xii, 275 pp. A German Jesuit priest and one of the most influential Catholic theologians of the 20th century, Rahner sought to modernize Catholic thought by integrating traditional Thomism with modern existentialist and transcendental philosophy. He argued that every human being has a built-in, 'a priori' capacity to receive God's grace, making humanity inherently oriented toward the 'Absolute Mystery' of God. Rahner served as a peritus (expert advisor) during the Second Vatican Council, where he played a pivotal role in drafting major documents like Lumen Gentium. He authored over 4,000 works, including his 23-volume magnum opus, Theological Investigations.