Intersecting Paths: Balthasar’s Theological Aesthetics and Filipino Ganda in the Poón and Traslación

Authors

• Rheadh R. Dela TorreFollow

Abstract

This article examines the convergence between Hans Urs von Balthasar’s theological aesthetics and the Filipino concept of ganda, with a particular focus on two elements of the Black Nazarene devotion – the Poón and the Traslación – as illustrative examples of this convergence. Aware that the scope of his theological works remained primarily European, Balthasar expressed a desire for his theology to resonate with other cultures. In response, this article explores how his theology can be connected to the Filipino understanding of beauty through the concept of ganda.

Recommended Citation

Dela Torre, Rheadh R. (2025) "Intersecting Paths: Balthasar’s Theological Aesthetics and Filipino Ganda in the Poón and Traslación," Loyola Papers: Vol. 6: No. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol6/iss1/4