Wiley Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth

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<p><b>The most comprehensive scholarly survey of Karl Barths theology ever published</b></p><p>Karl Barth, arguably the most influential theologian of the 20<sup>th</sup> century, is widely considered one of the greatest thinkers within the history of the Christian tradition. Readers of Karl Barth often find his work both familiar and strange: the questions he considers are the same as those Christian theologians have debated for centuries, but he often addresses these questions in new and surprising ways. The<i>Wiley Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth</i>helps readers understand Barths theology and his place in the Christian tradition through a new lens.</p><p>Covering nearly every topic related to Barths life and thought, this work spans two volumes, comprising 66 in-depth chapters written by leading experts in the field. Volume One explores Barths dogmatic theology in relation to traditional Christian theology, provides historical timelines of Barths life and works, and discusses his significance and influence. Volume Two examines Barths relationship to various figures, movements, traditions, religions, and events, while placing his thought in its theological, ecumenical, and historical context. This groundbreaking work:</p><ul><li>Places Barth into context with major figures in the history of Christian thought, presenting a critical dialogue between them</li><li>Features contributions from a diverse team of scholars, each of whom are experts in the subject</li><li>Provides new readers of Barth with an introduction to the most important questions, themes, and ideas in Barths work</li><li>Offers experienced readers fresh insights and interpretations that enrich their scholarship</li><li>Edited by established scholars with expertise on Barths life, his theology, and his significance in Christian tradition</li></ul><p>An important contribution to the field of Barth scholarship, the<i>Wiley Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth</i> is an indispensable resource for scholars and students interested in the work of Karl Barth, modern theology, or systematic theology.</p>

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