| Barth for Armchair Theologians Contributor(s): Franke, John R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664227341 ISBN-13: 9780664227340 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $21.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2006 Annotation: Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious. This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886?1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era. Featuring the Armchair series? characteristic whimsical illustrations, Barth for Armchair Theologians surveys Barth's theology as it emerges and culminates in his monumental Church Dogmatics as well as how his theology continues to be interpreted in the present day. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Theology - History - Religion | Philosophy - Religion | Christian Theology - Systematic |
| Dewey: 230.044 |
| LCCN: 2006042059 |
| Series: Armchair Theologians |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5" W x 8" (0.45 lbs) 200 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era. Featuring the Armchair series' characteristic whimsical illustrations, Barth for Armchair Theologians surveys Barth's theology as it emerges and culminates in his monumental Church Dogmatics as well as how his theology continues to be interpreted in the present day. Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious. |
Contributor Bio(s): Franke, John R.: - John R. Franke is Lester and Kay Clemens Professor of Missional Theology at Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. |