Paul Struggles with His Congregation: The Pastoral Message of the Letters to the Corinthians

Commenting on the pastoral questions taken up by Saint Paul in his letters to the Corinthians, Hans Urs von Balthasar offers a meditative interpretation of Paul’s writings and difficulties with the Christians at Corinth. He discusses the different roles of pastors and believers, and we see how the problems are resolved through Paul’s advice, example and prayerful patience.