Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics for Everyone, Volume 2—The Doctrine of God
A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Pros
- Theology
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2023
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Publisher's Description
A Guided Tour of One of the Greatest Theological Works of the Twentieth Century Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics is considered by many to be the most important theological work of the twentieth century. For many people, reading it and understanding its arguments is a lifelong goal. Its enormous size, at over 12,000 pages (in English translations) and enough print volumes to fill an entire shelf, make reading it a daunting prospect. Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics for Everyone, Volume 2--The Doctrine of God helps bridge the gap for Karl Barth readers from beginners to professionals by offering an introduction to Barth's theology and thought like no other. User-friendly and creative, this guide helps readers get the gist, significance, and relevance of what Barth intended for the church... to restore the focus of theology and revitalize the practices of the church. Each section contains insights for pastors, new theologians, professionals, and ordinary people including: Summaries of the section Contextual considerations And other visually informative features that reinforce the main points of the Barth's thought In addition, each volume features the voices of authors from different academic disciplines who contribute brief reflections on the value of Church Dogmatics for creative discovery in their disciplines. Volume 2 reflections include: Chris Tilling (biblical studies) David Guretzki (systematic theology) Earl Palmer (pastors) Wyatt Houtz (ordinary people) Andrew Howie (mental health) James Houston (spiritual formation) Ross Hastings (science) Jeremy Begbie (the arts) Whether you are just discovering Barth or want a fresh look at his magnum opus, this series invites you to an enjoyable and insightful journey into the Church Dogmatics.
Endorsements (6)
“PRAISE FOR KARL BARTH’S CHURCH DOGMATICS FOR EVERYONE This exciting new volume makes Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics accessible for pastors, students, and laypersons in a whole new way through an interactive reading guide that is both engaging and easy to navigate. Whether you are new to Barth’s theology or a seasoned reader, this volume offers valuable resources for everyone.”
“gifted ear to hear the themes of Barth’s thought in his often paragraph-long sentences. Dr. Marty Folsom is one who has that ear for Barth’s music, with the added gift of helping the ungifted to hear it too.”
“I would recommend this helpful book as a companion for the church when picking up Barth’s Dogmatics for the first time. Barth needs to be read; this resource can provide the encouragement to do so!”
“Pope Paul VI said that Karl Barth was the greatest theologian since Thomas Aquinas. That is praise enough to support serious study of Barth’s theology. Marty Folsom encourages just that in this new introduction. Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics for Everyone provides an accessible and commendable initiation into the theology of Karl Barth.”
“Folsom couldn’t be more right! Barth has been admired, and criticized, more than he has been read. In this breakthrough series, Folsom is taking Church Dogmatics down from the upper shelf it often fills in the pastor’s study, blowing off the dust, and illuminating its pages for the benefit of parched souls and practical living. Restoring deepest meaning to theology as “queen of the sciences,” I hear Torrance and Macmurray applauding as Folsom provides us a lens to introduce us not only to Barth but more importantly to the God who is revealing God uniquely in Jesus Christ, the God apprehended (not comprehended!) in faith, the God who loves us more than He loves himself, the God who is truly for us! One of Folsom’s greatest contributions in this series is to provide not only an accessible entre to Barth but also an infrastructure that can be easily utilized for personal or group study. Such a format is only fitting for the discovery of the triune God, who is, in unity, persons in community!”
“This series sets out to communicate with clarity and imagination the insights that define the work of the greatest theologian since John Calvin. Written for nonprofessional theologians, its lucidity makes it accessible to a very wide audience. The additional essays by Julie Canlis and others are no less easy to read than Marty’s text and are, without exception, outstanding. This series opens a door to the thought of Karl Barth for people who might otherwise miss out on the insights into the faith of this theological giant. This would be an ideal series for church discussion groups who wish to think through the Christian faith in great depth.”
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