Barth for Armchair Theologians
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Overview
This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886–1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation. Featuring the Armchair series' characteristic whimsical illustrations, Barth for Armchair Theologians surveys Barth's theology as it emerges and culminates in his monumental Church Dogmatics as well as how his theology continues to be interpreted in the present day.
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- Highlights the ideas and significance of Karl Barth
- Offers knowledge from field experts in a simple and playful presentation
- Features witty illustrations by Ron Hill
- Title: Barth for Armchair Theologians
- Author: John R. Franke
- Series: W. J. K. Armchair
- Publisher: Westminster John Knox
- Publication Date: 2005
- Pages: 208
- Resource Type: Biographies, Introductions
- Topic: Karl Barth
Reviews
1 rating
Sean
8/12/2016
This is an absolutely outstanding introduction to Barth, his times, and his theology. It's so good that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone as one of the best ways to get a taste of his thought. Of course, there's a lot that it doesn't cover--how could it be otherwise?--but it does an excellent job at the vital task of explaining the developments in protestant theology post-Enlightenment and situating Barth as a leading voice in the turmoil that was Europe the first half of the 20th century. If you want to learn about Barth, this is a good starting point, better than most in fact--there's an awful lot of unfortunate and unfair misinformation about him circulating in many theology circles. As a Logos purchasing strategy, it's best to get this as part of a bundle with the rest of the "Armchair" series, but be aware that they are very mixed quality. In this one I found the "humorous" cartoons, some quite irreverent, rather jarring in their contrast to the excellence of the writing, which is both scholarly and eminently readable.
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