Anyone exploring a new territory knows the benefit of an experienced guide. A guide can make the difference between tiresome drudgery and a life-changing adventure. This is as true for exploring new thinkers and books as it is for places.If ever a theologian required a guide, it would be Karl Barth. His many writings have secured his place as the most significant theologian of the twentieth century. The massive Church Dogmatics alone spans over eight thousand pages and six million words. David Guretzki has been reading and teaching Barth for decades, and he has gathered numerous hints and notes along the way for how best to explore the writings of the Swiss theologian.Inside you will find
– frequently asked questions
– a glossary of key concepts and persons
– a tour guide to Barth's early writings
– tips on how to write a paper on Barth
– a guided tour to the Church Dogmatics Whether you are a first-time reader or a seasoned student, An Explorer's Guide to Karl Barth will give you the tools and tips to get the most out of your experience. Enjoy the journey!
Books in the Explorer's Guide series are accessible guidebooks for those studying the great Christian texts and theologians from church history, helping readers explore the context in which these texts were written and navigate the rich yet complex terrain of Christian theology.
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Preface
Part I: Getting to Know Karl Barth
1. Why Karl Barth?
2. Karl Barth: Who Was He?
3. Frequently Asked Questions About Karl Barth
4. Glossary of Concepts and People
5. A Theological Pilgrimage: A Ten-Stop Pre-CD Tour of Barth’s Theology
Part II: Exploring the Church Dogmatics
6. A Primer on Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics
7. A User’s Guide to the Church Dogmatics
8. A Guided Tour of the Church Dogmatics
9. For Further Exploration
Index
About the Author
Over de auteur
David Guretzki (Ph D, Mc Gill University) is professor of theology, church, and public life at Briercrest College and Seminary in Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is also a coauthor of Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms.
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