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Karl Barth was, without doubt, one of the most significant
religious thinkers of modern times. His radical affirmation of the
revealed truth of Christianity changed the course of Christian
theology in the twentieth century and is a source of inspiration
for countless believers. Pope Pius XII declared that there had been
nothing like Karl Barth's later thought since Thomas Aquinas. God
Here and Now offers a succinct and accessible overview of that
thought. In it, Barth outlines his position on the fundamental
tenets of Christian belief, from the decision of faith to the
authority of the Bible, and from the interpretation of grace to the
significance of Jesus Christ. In this way Barth challenges each and
every reader to discover what it means to encounter God, here and
now.
As Hitler became ever more influential among the German people, so
religion became a factor which Hitler could use to the advantage of
National Socialism. Hitler won over the neutrality and acceptance
of the Roman Catholic Church for his government, but the more
divided Protestant faith presented greater problems. Hitler's
suggestion of the founding of a German-Christian Church seemed to
accommodate the need for unity within the German Protestant faith.
Whilst some Protestants were overjoyed at the idea that a national
'Christian' Church could be founded, others were highly critical. A
conflict between Church and State soon arose. Karl Barth vigorously
rejected the German-Christian movement; this work presents critical
reflection from Barth's point of view upon the historical, social
and political background to the transformation of the German
churches. The first essay examines the nature of conflict in the
Church, whilst the second focuses on the Church's opposition. The
third investigates the significant year of 1933-34 for the
German-Christian movement and it is in the fourth and fifth essays
that the German Confessing Church's history of the period is
analysed. The war on the Evangelical Church in Germany and the
German Confessing Church of 1936-1939 form the central theme of the
last six essays.
Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics is one of the major theological works
of the 20th century. The Swiss-German theologian Karl Barth
(1886-1968) was the most original and significant Reformed
theologian of the twentieth century. Barth began the Church
Dogmatics in 1932 and continued working on its thirteen volumes
until the end of his life. Barth's writings continue to guide and
instruct the preaching and teaching of pastors and academics
worldwide. The English translation was prepared by a team of
scholars and edited by G. W. Bromiley and T. F. Torrance and
published from 1936. A team of scholars at Princeton Theological
Seminary have now provided the translation of Greek, Latin, Hebrew
and French passages into English. The original is presented
alongside the English translation. This makes the work more reader
friendly and accessible to the growing number of students who do
not have a working knowledge of the ancient languages. This new
edition with translations is now available for the first time in
individual volumes.
The rise of Islamic radicalism has led to heated discussions about
how best to address the threat of religious terror. Disputes
covering the right and wrong of war with Iraq, and the even bigger
war on terrorism, continue to rage across America. But this is not
the first argument of this nature-America was faced with a similar
moral dilemma on the eve of World War II. Fascism was conquering
Europe, and religious leaders across the nation vehemently debated
how to confront Nazi Germany. In The End of Illusions: Religious
Leaders Confront Hitler's Gathering Storm, Joseph Loconte brings
together pieces from the most significant religious thinkers of the
pre-war period. In these essays, the writers eloquently and
passionately present their arguments for going to war or
maintaining the peace. In doing so, they explore issues vibrantly
relevant today, including the Christian cause for war, the problem
of evil, and America's role in the world. These urgently written
pieces connect the past with the present and resonate with renewed
clarity and poignancy.
Karl Barth was, without doubt, one of the most significant religious thinkers of modern times. His radical affirmation of the revealed truth of Christianity changed the course of Christian theology in the twentieth century and is a source of inspiration for countless believers. Pope Pius XII declared that there had been nothing like Karl Barth's later thought since Thomas Aquinas. God Here and Now offers a succinct and accessible overview of that thought. In it, Barth outlines his position on the fundamental tenets of Christian belief, from the decision of faith to the authority of the Bible, and from the interpretation of grace to the significance of Jesus Christ. In this way Barth challenges each and every reader to discover what it means to encounter God, here and now. eBook available with sample pages: 0203339754
A message to stir the embers of a dying faith. Given the number of
people who’ve been “saved,” you’d think the world was
becoming a brighter place. It could be, too, if more people would
grasp the joy of losing themselves in service to God and each
other. People like Christoph Blumhardt, who, in his quest to get to
the essentials of faith, burns away the religious trappings of
modern piety like so much chaff. Blumhardt writes with unabashed
fervor, but his passion encourages rather than intimidates. His
witness influenced theological giants like Dietrich Bonhoeffer and
Karl Barth. But Action in Waiting is not theology; it is too blunt,
too earthy, too real. Its “active expectation” of God’s
kingdom shows us that the object of our hope is not relegated to
some afterlife. Today, in our world, it can come into its own –
if only we are ready.
In this concise presentation of evangelical theology -- the
theology that first received expression in the New Testament
writings and was later rediscovered by the Reformation -- Barth
discusses the place of theology, theological existence, the threat
to theology, and theological work.
Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics is one of the major theological works
of the 20th century. The Swiss-German theologian Karl Barth
(1886-1968) was the most original and significant Reformed
theologian of the twentieth century. Barth began the Church
Dogmatics in 1932 and continued working on its thirteen volumes
until the end of his life. Barth's writings continue to guide and
instruct the preaching and teaching of pastors and academics
worldwide. The English translation was prepared by a team of
scholars and edited by G. W. Bromiley and T. F. Torrance and
published from 1936. A team of scholars at Princeton Theological
Seminary have now provided the translation of Greek, Latin, Hebrew
and French passages into English. The original is presented
alongside the English translation. This makes the work more reader
friendly and accessible to the growing number of students who do
not have a working knowledge of the ancient languages. This new
edition with translations is now available for the first time in
individual volumes.
Karl Barth's Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans first appeared in Germany in 1918, causing an immediate sensation. This volume provides a much-needed English translation of the sixth edition of what is considered the fundamental text for fully understanding Barthianism. Barth--who remains a powerful influence on European and American theology--argues that the modern Christian preacher and theologian face the same basic problems that confronted Paul. Assessing the whole Protestant argument in relation to twentieth-century attitudes and problems, he focuses on topics such as Biblical exegesis; the interrelationship between theology, the Church, and religious experience; the relevance of the truth of the Bible to culture; and what preachers should preach.
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