4 book lot KARL BARTH author and biography Theologian HC & TPB

Description: 4 Karl Barth books: Karl Barth by David L. Mueller ; hardcoverDogmatics in Outline by Karl Barth ; hardcoverThe Humanity of God by Karl Barth ; trade paperbackChurch Dogmatics by Karl Barth ; trade paperback Karl Barth was a Swiss Reformed theologian who is widely regarded as one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century. He was born on May 10, 1886, in Basel, Switzerland, into a family of theologians. His father, Fritz Barth, was a professor of New Testament at the University of Basel. Barth's theological journey began in his youth when he started studying theology at the University of Bern. However, it was during his time at the University of Marburg, where he studied under the renowned theologian Wilhelm Herrmann, that he developed a deep interest in the theology of the Reformation. After completing his studies, Barth served as a pastor in Geneva, Switzerland. It was during this time that he became increasingly critical of the liberal theology that dominated the Protestant churches in Europe. He saw it as a compromise with modernity and believed that it had lost its focus on the primacy of God's revelation in Jesus Christ. In 1919, Barth published his groundbreaking work, "The Epistle to the Romans," which marked a significant departure from the prevailing liberal theology. In this work, Barth emphasized the radical otherness of God and the need for humans to rely solely on God's grace for salvation. Barth's theology, often referred to as "dialectical theology," emphasized the tension between God's transcendence and immanence, the divine sovereignty and human responsibility, and the paradoxical nature of faith. He believed that theology should be grounded in the Word of God as revealed in Scripture and that it should engage with the social, political, and cultural issues of the day. During the rise of Nazism in Germany, Barth was a vocal critic of Hitler and the Nazi regime. He was one of the main authors of the Barmen Declaration in 1934, which declared the church's opposition to the Nazi ideology and its commitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ. Barth's influence extended far beyond the academic realm. His theological writings had a profound impact on the ecumenical movement and played a crucial role in shaping the theology of the World Council of Churches. He also had a significant influence on theologians such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jürgen Moltmann, and Hans Urs von Balthasar. Karl Barth died on December 10, 1968, in Basel, Switzerland, leaving behind a rich legacy of theological thought. His emphasis on the centrality of God's revelation in Jesus Christ and his commitment to engaging with the world continue to inspire theologians and Christians today.

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