Karl Barth 2nd Edition / Edition 2

by John Webster

Overview

Karl Barth (1886-1968) has been called the most important Protestant theologian since Schleiermacher. A lifetime of work produced a huge and complex body of writings that emerged from both his theological teaching and from his engagement in church life. The publication of some of his work posthumously has invited fresh and attentive interpretations of his thought.

This book draws together these readings to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the main themes in Barth's theology. In an accessible way, it shows the continuity and coherence of Barth's work and stresses the importance of his biblical and ethical writings alongside his systematic theology. The book focuses on Barth's response to modernity, postmodernity and the tasks of theology, presenting him as an outstanding resource for constructive theology in our age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826474636
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/15/2004
Series:	Outstanding Christian Thinkers
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

John Webster (1955-2016) was one of the world's leading systematic theologians. His distinguished career saw him publish over 20 books and 100 major articles, solidifying himself as an expert on systematic theology as well as the works of Karl Barth and Eberhard Jüngel. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2005 and, along with Colin Gunton, he co-founded the International Journal of Theology. Ultimately, he rose through the ranks of academia to become the Chair of Divinity at University of St Andrews, UK.

Table of Contents

	Editorial Foreword	vii
	Preface	ix
	Bibliography	xi
	Abbreviations	xv
	Acknowledgements	xvi
1	Barth's life and work	1
2	'The deep secret YES'	20
3	The Word of God and theology	49
4	God	75
5	Creation and humanity	94
6	Reconciliation	113
7	Ethics and politics	141
8	Barth and the tasks of Christian theology	164
	Index	179

Editorial Reviews

"Among all the recent publications about Karl Barth, John Webster's discussion of this theological giant invites our attention as a highly authoritative guide. It offers a thoroughgoing summary of Barth's theological and ethical contributions, replete with analysis and engagement with his critics, all in a remarkably short span...This is a very fine textbook indeed. The summaries are masterful and the quotations judicious, inviting further reading of the primary sources, which is one of Webster's stated goals. There is also a useful summary of primary and secondary literature on Barth, with comments in preface about publications in the four years since the first edition of this book and about forthcoming texts. The book is so encyclopedic that it might be best used as a supplement to other introductions to Barth, but it is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to engage with this outstanding Christian thinker." -Justyn Terry, Anglican Theological Review” —Justyn Terry

“...the treatment is clear, and delivers the kind of introductory guide which the author promised...for those requiring some basic knowledge of this influential theologian, Webster's book offers a good starting point.” —David McKay, Reformed Theological Journal

From the Publisher

Karl Barth (1886-1968) has been called the most important Protestant theologian since Schleiermacher. This work examines writings that emerged both from his theological teaching and from his engagement in church life, offering an introduction to main themes in Barth's theology. Analysis illustrates the continuity and coherence of Barth's work and stresses the importance of his biblical and ethical writings alongside his systematic theology. Treatment focuses on Barth's response to modernity, postmodernity, and the tasks of theology. Webster teaches divinity at the University of Oxford. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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