The Great Passion
Subtitle: An Introduction to Karl Barth's Theology
Contributors: Darrell L. Guder (Editor); Judith J. Guder (Editor); Geoffrey W. Bromiley (Translator)
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: November 15, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9780802848932
Subjects: Christian theology; Christianity - Theology - Protestant; 1886-1968; Religion - Theology; Theology; Religion; Christianity - Theology - Systematic; Christian Theology - Protestant; Christian Theology - Systematic; Christian Theology - General; Barth, Karl,
First sentence: Barth respected the British for their democratic tradition, for their knowledge of humanity as displayed by Shakespeare, and for their lifestyle as described by the detective stories of Dorothy Sayers.
Description: "In ten sections Eberhard Busch clearly explains Karl 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."--Jacket.