How to Read Karl Barth: The Shape of His Theology
Hunsinger's well-organized and thoughtful introduction to the work of Karl Barth aims at helping the novice read Barth's frustrating but seminal Church Dogmatics. Attempting to develop a mastery of the patterns in Barth's work, he discusses key motifs of actualism, objectivism, particularism, and personalism. He also discusses the themes of rationalism and realism in Barth, which are related to his concept of truth as well as his view of justified belief, double agency, and religious pluralism. These discussions are not easy reading, and they should be read in conjunction with Barth's text. All academic and seminary libraries should consider purchasing this monograph, which would also interest the more scholarly members of the Protestant clergy.- Susan A. Stussy, Barton Cty. Community Coll., Great Bend, Kan.Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.