Download or read book Unless You Become Like this Child written by Hans Urs von Balthasar and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one of the last books written before his death, the great theologian provides a moving and profound meditation on the theme of spiritual childhood. Somewhat startlingly, von Balthasar puts forth his conviction that the central mystery of Christianity is our transformation from world-wise, self-sufficient "adults" into abiding children of the Father of Jesus by the grace of their Spirit.