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Description
Karl Barth is perhaps the most influential Protestant theologian of the twentieth century. This Guide to his thought, written by one of the leading scholars of Barth, offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to his theology. The first chapter of the book considers the life and work of Karl Barth. Thereafter, the chapters examine in turn the key theological topics which Barth treated in his magnum opus, the Church Dogmatics – the doctrine of the Word of God, the doctrine of God, the doctrine of creation, and the doctrine of reconciliation. In each case, the theological path which Barth follows is first traced and then illuminated, recognising key lines of critique at appropriate junctures. The final chapter considers the legacy of the work of Barth, and the book closes with a list of suggestions for further reading. This structure follows the series format of the Bloomsbury T&T Clark Guides for the Perplexed, and offer a clear and accessible introduction to Barth's thought.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Abbreviations
Chapter I: Introduction: The Life and Work of Karl Barth
Chapter II: The Doctrine of the Word of God
Chapter III: The Doctrine of God
Chapter IV: The Doctrine of Creation
Chapter V: The Doctrine of Reconciliation - I
Chapter VI: The Doctrine of Reconciliation - II
Chapter VII: Theological Ethics
Chapter VIII: Conclusion
Further Reading
Index
Product details
Published | 12 Jan 2017 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 224 |
ISBN | 9780567213693 |
Imprint | T&T Clark |
Series | Guides for the Perplexed |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Karl Barth: A Guide for the Perplexed is an excellent introduction to Barth's work for those who may be daunted by the scope of his writing, as well as a handy reference for further study. However, only to read even this most artful summary is to miss the power of Barth's thought. Use this book not as a replacement for the Church Dogmatics, but as a springboard into the text itself, where innumerable delights and wonders await you.
Anglican Theological Review
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Nimmo has given us an extremely well written and scholarly book in order to help us to understand a theologian of great magnitude. As a short book, it provides one of the best-summarized treatments of Barth and his thought that is currently published. Nimmo is careful to ground his explanation of Barth's theology in its proper historical context.
Pacific Journal of Baptist Research
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This is a sure-footed, careful, and deeply sympathetic guide to Barth's theology. Anyone new to Barth will find an invaluable starting point in Nimmo's account of the content (and also the style and structure) of Church Dogmatics. Seasoned Barth scholars will recognize the depth of knowledge behind Nimmo's skillful summary, and the deft, balanced way that he touches on controversial issues. Here is a book to which anyone can turn for a trustworthy and accessible overview of the magnum opus of one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century.
Suzanne McDonald, Western Theological Seminary, USA
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Paul Nimmo's book is a gift to readers of Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics. His clear and judicious exposition of Barth's great work, combined with reliable and illuminating commentary on each section, provides an unusually helpful introduction to Barth's magnum opus.
Adam Neder, Whitworth University, USA
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Paul Nimmo delivers a wonderfully compact and accessible introduction to Karl Barth's thought in all its scope. He lays out the structure of the Church Dogmatics and the doctrine of reconciliation in accessible schemes, and his commentary on Barth's treatment of classical theological doctrine speaks directly to contemporary readers. This will be my go-to text for students and pastors looking to gain a foothold in understanding the depth and breadth of Barth's theology.
Amy Marga, Luther Seminary, USA
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Paul Nimmo has provided us with a truly magnificent introduction to Karl Barth that will serve students for decades to come. The highlight is Nimmo's brilliant summary of the central arguments and underlying logic of Barth's Church Dogmatics. This clear, concise, and charitable account is complemented by incisive commentary that takes the reader again and again to the heart of the matter. One can hardly imagine a better introduction to place in the hands of a new reader of Barth's theology.
Keith L. Johnson, Wheaton College, USA

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