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Insights: Karl Barth's Reflections on the Life of Faith
This collection of short passages from the writings of Karl Barth reflects on the life of Christian faith. These one-page selections capture the vibrancy of Barth's faith, communicating his sense of wonder and excitement. Each piece is related to a verse of Scripture, making this an ideal book for daily devotional reading and a variety of other occasions.
136 pages, Paperback
First published March 2, 2009
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Karl Barth
463 books264 followersProtestant theologian Karl Barth, a Swiss, advocated a return to the principles of the Reformation and the teachings of the Bible; his published works include
Church Dogmatics
from 1932.
Critics hold Karl Barth among the most important Christian thinkers of the 20th century; Pope Pius XII described him as the most important since Saint Thomas Aquinas. Beginning with his experience as a pastor, he rejected his typical predominant liberal, especially German training of 19th century.
Instead, he embarked on a new path, initially called dialectical, due to its stress on the paradoxical nature of divine truth—for instance, God is both grace and judgment), but more accurately called a of the Word. Critics referred to this father of new orthodoxy, a pejorative term that he emphatically rejected. His thought emphasized the sovereignty of God, particularly through his innovative doctrine of election. His enormously influenced throughout Europe and America.
Critics hold Karl Barth among the most important Christian thinkers of the 20th century; Pope Pius XII described him as the most important since Saint Thomas Aquinas. Beginning with his experience as a pastor, he rejected his typical predominant liberal, especially German training of 19th century.
Instead, he embarked on a new path, initially called dialectical, due to its stress on the paradoxical nature of divine truth—for instance, God is both grace and judgment), but more accurately called a of the Word. Critics referred to this father of new orthodoxy, a pejorative term that he emphatically rejected. His thought emphasized the sovereignty of God, particularly through his innovative doctrine of election. His enormously influenced throughout Europe and America.
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May 27, 2019
Excellent reflections!
October 23, 2020
Barth is not easy reading, at least for most of us. But this thoughtful collection of one page selections from his works, arranged by topics, is quite doable.
I have just finished reading and discussing it under the leadership of our local assistant pastor, who was trained in Scotland (and U.S.). Our circle of women has had a profitable and useful enough time with it that I suggested as Insights as the read for another group with whom I read. It was chosen, so I will find myself with two close successive reads. I think the material will stand up to such review and, indeed, that my own enjoyment and understanding will increase.
I have just finished reading and discussing it under the leadership of our local assistant pastor, who was trained in Scotland (and U.S.). Our circle of women has had a profitable and useful enough time with it that I suggested as Insights as the read for another group with whom I read. It was chosen, so I will find myself with two close successive reads. I think the material will stand up to such review and, indeed, that my own enjoyment and understanding will increase.
January 9, 2023
"La historia quiere dar testimonio de la verdad de Dios, no de nuestros logros, por eso ante ella hemos de deponer continuamente todo supuesto saber previo y estar dispuestos a enterarnos de algo nuevo."
October 16, 2017
Excellent selections from Karl Barth’s works by his assistant and biographer. Great for small group discussion.
April 25, 2019
An assistant of Barth arranged these portions of his writing into homiletic one page reflections on a verse of scripture.
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September 26, 2021Some thoughts I read and understood and brought insight but others left me wondering what he meant.
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