Covenanted solidarity
Subtitle: the theological basis of Karl Barth's opposition to Nazi antisemitism and the Holocaust
By: Mark R. Lindsay.
Series: Issues in systematic theology ;; vol. 9
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 342
Subjects: Barth, Karl, 1886-1968.; Judaism (Christian theology) -- History of doctrines -- 20th century.; Christianity and antisemitism -- Germany -- History -- 20th century.; National socialism and religion.; Holocaust (Christian theology)
Description: "This new work by Australian scholar Mark R. Lindsay explores the controversial issue of whether and how the Swiss theologian Karl Barth responded to the antisemitic policies of Nazi Germany. Drawing on, and arguing against, recent debates within the fields of Barthian, Holocaust, and Kirchenkampf literature, Lindsay argues that not only were Barth's political actions in thoroughgoing opposition to both the Nazi regime and its inherent antisemitism, but that this stance was firmly based on his dogmatic theology, in particular, the Church Dogmatics. On the basis of his interpretation of Barth's theology and its particular political expressions (such as the 1934 Barmen Declaration), Lindsay rejects the commonly held assumption that Barth was indifferent to the Jewish plight and suggests that his resistance was at least as comprehensive as Dietrich Bonhoeffer's."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-334) and indexes.