Nothing has earned Balthasar the description of "controversial" more than his theological speculations on hell and the possibility of "universal salvation." Following is a collection of articles from all sides critiquing Balthasar's thought.
- Was Balthasar a Heretic?, by R.R. Reno. First Things October 13, 2008.
- Balthasar, Hell, and Heresy: An Exchange, by Alyssa Lyra Pitstick / Edward T. Oakes, S.J. First Things (December 2006).
-- More on Balthasar, Hell, and Heresy by Alyssa Lyra Pitstick/Edward T. Oakes, S.J. First Things January 2007.
-- Responses to "Balthasar, Hell and Heresy" First Things (March 2007)
- The Population of Hell, by Avery Cardinal Dulles. First Things May 2003. [Addressing Balthasar's Dare We Hope?].
- Will All Be Saved?, Richard J. Neuhaus. First Things 115 (August/September 2001): 77-104.
- The Inflated Reputation of Hans Urs von Balthasar. New Oxford Review March 2000.
- Is Hell Closed Up & Boarded Over?, by David Watt. New Oxford Review Feb. 1999.
- On Hope, Heaven and Hell, by Nick Jr. Healy. The University Concourse, Volume II, Issue 9. May 6, 1997.
- Von Balthasar and Salvation, by James T. O'Connor. Homiletic & Pastoral Review July 1989.
