German philosopher Pieper (1904-97) is considered very accessible, and many of his books have been translated into English. Kopff (U. of Colorado-Boulder) here translates and introduces his treatise on tradition. It delves into such issues as what tradition is and what it is made of, its relation to history and authority, and particularly its sacred dimensions. Überlieferung: Begriff und Anspruch was published in 1970 by Kösel in Munich. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)