Introduction: the unique p of the foundations among the writings of Karl Rahner -- A Paraphrase of the Foundations of Christian Faith -- Rahner's preface and introduction -- The hearer of the message -- Man in the presence of absolute mystery -- Man as a being threatened radically by guilt -- Man as the event of God's free and forgiving self-communication -- The history of salvation and revelation -- Jesus Christ -- Christianity as Church -- Remarks on Christian life -- Eschatology -- Epilogue: brief creedal statements -- Detailed table of contents.