In recognition of Karl Barth's stature as a theologian and public figure in the life of Europe and the West, Swiss publisher Theologischer Verlag Zurich (TVZ) published Conversations, a collection of correspondence, articles, interviews, and other short-form writings by Barth. Collected in three volumes, Conversations reveals the depth and breadth of Barth's theological thought, as well as his humor and humanity. Now, for the first time in English, the second of those volumes is offered here. Covering the year 1963, Volume 2 highlights a period in which Barth was especially active, particularly in regard to ecumenism and issues related to the Cold War. Within these pages, scholars and students will find a comprehensive view into Barth's life and beliefs about theology and its role in modern society.

According to Eberhard Busch, Karl Barth's theology is "characterized by being...in constant movement and transformation." And a Christian's path is marked by self-correction in order to learn how to live out the same thing again and again in a better and more appropriate way. Likewise the church, like her God, is always on the move.

"For the Sake of the World" gathers the presentations from one of the most successful Barth conferences ever held in the United States. Here thirteen of Karl Barthbs most astute interpreters explore in fresh ways a variety of themes from Barthbs life and work, showing how Barth still has much to offer the contemporary world.

Organized as a dialogue between the contributors, this volume features cutting-edge studies followed by substantial critical responses. The subjects discussed in detail include the Barth-Brunner correspondence, Barthbs position on the Jews during the Hitler era, Barth and politics, Barthbs doctrine of providence, Barthbs thought on Christian love and ethics, and Barthbs conception of time and eternity. The volume ends with a winsome memoir of Barth as a teacher.

Contributors: Eberhard Busch
John D. Godsey
Clifford Green
John W. Hart
David Hollenbach, S.J.
George Hunsinger
Brian Leftow
Daniel L. Migliore
Caroline Schroder
Caroline J. Simon
Katherine Sonderegger
John Webster
Randall C. Zachman

In 1934, during the Nazi regime in Germany, members of the Confessing Church issued the Declaration of Barmen, which reaffirmed their primary loyalty to the word of God. With their action, they established a legacy for future generations to follow in similar situations.This volume examines the historical, political, and theological context of the creation of the Barmen Declaration, as it constituted an act of theological and political resistance against tyranny, terror, and fascism. The work of the Barmen Declaration demonstrated clearly and powerfully the "this-worldly" ethical and political salience of religion and theology to empower witness, resistance, and solidarity. Containing contributions from an inclusive array of renowned scholars, the volume unfolds the lasting legacy and continued relevance of Barmen.

In 1934 Christian churches in Germany faced strong pressure to conform their belief and practice to the pillars of Nazi thinking respect for the authority of the Fhrer and fervent devotion to the history and culture of the German race. Defying this ideological agenda, leaders in the German Evangelical Church responded by adopting the Barmen Declaration. This bold statement of dissent, grounded in the authority of Scripture, has since become a powerful model for the contemporary confession of the Christian faith against modern forms of skepticism and unbelief. In The Barmen Theses Then and Now Eberhard Busch demonstrates to a new generation how that key German confession during a specific time of crisis can guide Christians everywhere today. He interprets each of the six theses in its original context Nazi Germany and then applies it to crucial cultural and political challenges facing Christianity in our time. Eberhard Busch makes an important contribution to our understanding of the events in Germany that led to the writing of the Barmen Declaration in 1934 the response of a small group of Protestants to the emergence of Hitler and the Nazi Party. Even more importantly, Busch demonstrates the relevance of Barmen for many issues confronting the church today such issues as the relation between Christians and Jews, the meaning of Christian freedom, the church and its mission, the role of the laity, and the task of the church in the political order. In Buschs able hands Barmen becomes a living voice that is no less important for the church today than it was for Christians in the 1930s. George Stroup Columbia Theological Seminary

Widely regarded as the twentieth century's greatest theologian, Karth Barth refocused the task of Christian theology and demonstrated its relevance to every domain of human life, from the spiritual to the social to the political. It is precisely the broad sweep of Barth's theology that makes a book like The Great Passion of such great value -- a succinct yet comprehensive introduction to Barth's entire theological program. Of the many people who write on the life and thought of Karl Barth, Eberhard Busch is uniquely placed. A world-renowned expert on Barth's theology, he also served as Barth's personal assistant from 1965 to 1968. As Busch explains, one cannot fully understand Barth the theologian apart from understanding Barth the man. In this book he weaves doctrine and biography into a superb presentation of Barth's complete work. Busch's purpose in this introduction is to guide readers through the main themes of the multivolume Church Dogmatics against the horizon of our own times and problems. In ten sections Busch clearly explains Barth's views on all of the major subject areas of systematic theology: the nature of revelation, Israel and Christology, the Trinity and the doctrine of predestination, the -problem- of religion, gospel and law, creation, salvation, the Holy Spirit, ecclesiology, and eschatology. A distinctive feature of the book is the way Busch lets Barth speak for himself, often through surprising quotations and paraphrases. Busch also shows how Barth's writing should be read as a dialogue, constantly and consciously engaging other voices past and present, both inside and outside the church. Most important, The Great Passion demonstrates that Barth's thought is still remarkably helpful today.

Building on the work and legacy of Darrell L. Guder, Converting Witness: The Future of Christian Mission in the New Millennium constructively explores key questions and new possibilities in the field of missiology in light of the context of world Christianity. The conversation around missional theology and the missional church sought to address the gap between theology and mission and foster renewal within North American Christianity, but the growing consciousness around world Christianity has forced theologians and missiologists to give greater consideration to global cultural diversity. Many of the classic categories and methods-such as church planting, catholicity, and even the term "world Christianity" itself-are in need of fresh examination and thoughtful analysis. The contributors to this volume address a range of important missiological topics, including globalization, interfaith dialogue, integral mission, intercultural hermeneutics, and church practices.

Eberhard Buschs grosse Biographie ist nicht nur eine gut lesbare Darstellung des Lebens von Karl Barth, sondern auch eine Einfuhrung in dessen umfangreiches Werk. Nachdem es seit einiger Zeit vergriffen war, ist es nun beim TVZ in unverandertem Nachdruck wieder erhaltlich. a fur alle wissenschaftliche Beschaftigung mit Leben und Werk Barths nicht nur unentbehrlich, sondern von gar nicht hoch genug zu veranschlagender Bedeutung. a Die] Auswahl der Texte ist so ausgewogen, dass nun wirklich niemand mehr auf einen so oder so praparierten Barth hereinfallen kann. Eberhard Jungel Das vorzugliche Buch uber Karl Barth habe ich mit grosser Freude uber die lebendige Schilderung seines Lebens gelesen. Gustav Heinemann. a bleibt festzustellen, dass heute kaum eine andere Publikation so viel Stoff zur Lebensgeschichte Karl Barths und zur Selbstdeutung des Theologen enthalt wie die Arbeit Eberhard Buschs. Neue Zurcher Zeitung Bisherige Barth-Biographien werden von diesem a Buch nicht nur durch dessen weit grossere Ausfuhrlichkeit in den Schatten gestellt. Jetzt wurde der Nachlass herangezogen und die Familie hat, ohne sich zu schonen, ihren Beitrag geleistet. Evangelische Kommentare Eberhard Busch, Jahrgang 1937, studierte Theologie und war von 1965 bis 1968 als Assistent von Karl Barth tatig. Spater arbeitete er als Pfarrer in Uerkheim, Aargau, und als Professor fur Reformierte Theologie in Gottingen.

Unter den christlichen Kirchen gibt es auch die reformierten. Was meint dieser Begriff? Vor dieser Frage werden nicht nur manche Reformierte verlegen. Dafur gibt es gute Grunde, bezeichnet er doch eine Kirche, die ein Bund aus einer Fulle von Einzelkirchen ist. Der Autor geht der Frage nach, was denn nun typisch reformiert ist. Er wertet dazu alte und neue Bekenntnisse aus verschiedensten Regionen Europas und der ubrigen Welt aus und untersucht die Frage an einer Reihe von Themen, die in diesen Kirchen wichtig waren und sind: Was meint die Rede von dem einen Wort Gottes? Worum geht es in der Vorstellung von dem einen Bund Gottes? Wie wird das Verhaltnis von Evangelium und Gesetz verstanden? Wie wird die christliche Ethik aufgefasst? Was heisst Kirche und was sind die Amter in ihr? Auch die gute Weisung des Bilderverbots wird besprochen und das Thema des Verhaltnisses der Kirche zur Politik. Das Buch unternimmt es, die unscharf gewordene Vorstellung von reformiert zu scharfen. Eberhard Busch, Jahrgang 1937, studierte Theologie und war von 1965 bis 1968 als Assistent von Karl Barth tatig. Spater arbeitete er als Pfarrer in Uerkheim, Aargau, und als Professor fur Reformierte Theologie in Gottingen.