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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.
This is the most important theological work of the 20th century in
a new edition - now available in individual volumes. 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. "Church Dogmatics", assembled in 14 volumes, represents
the pinnacle of Karl Barth's theological achievement - one of the
most significant and clearly-reasoned expressions of theology of
all time. It is available in hardcover and paperback (since January
2004).
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
This collection of short passages from the writings of Karl
Barth reflects on the life of Christian faith. These one-page
selections capture the vibrancy of Barth's faith, communicating his
sense of wonder and excitement. Each piece is related to a verse of
Scripture, making this an ideal book for daily devotional reading
and a variety of other occasions.
Introduction by Colin E. Gunton
Interest in Karl Barth is running at unprecedented levels in the
English-speaking world, and it is high time that his excellent
survey of formative eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Protestant
thinkers be made available again to theological students and
general readers.
Featuring an extensive introduction by Colin E. Gunton that
recontextualizes and reintroduces Barth's work for a new
generation, this book provides a superb review of the shapers of
modern Protestant thought and practice. Barth offers insightful
readings of all the most significant figures of the modern period
-- Rousseau, Lessing, Kant, Hegel, Schleiermacher, Feuerbach,
Ritschl, and others -- as well as several lesser-known thinkers.
Also included here are Barth--s preface to the original 1946 German
edition and a translation of his hard-to-find essay On the Task of
a History of Modern Protestant Theology.
In addition to providing insight into some of the church's
seminal theologians, this volume offers an excellent look at Barth
himself. In capturing Barth's personal views on doctrine, the
church, and intellectual history, the book also provides valuable
background reading for those studying Barth's own theology.
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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