Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God
Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003528
Book • Nonfiction
Switzerland • 1930s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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In Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God by Karl Barth, individuals explore the foundational concepts of theology. The text examines the nature of the Word of God, its role in human understanding, and its relationship to revelation, scripture, and religious faith. Barth emphasizes God’s self-disclosure through Jesus Christ and the church's response.
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Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God is celebrated for its profound theological insights and systematic approach to Christian doctrine. Readers appreciate its depth and intellectual rigor, though some find the complex language challenging. Overall, it is a seminal work influential in modern theology, but not easily accessible for beginners.
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A reader captivated by Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God by Karl Barth likely has a scholarly interest in theology, particularly Christian doctrines. Comparable to enthusiasts of Augustine’s Confessions or Aquinas’s Summa Theologica, they appreciate deep, methodical exploration of faith, doctrine, and religious philosophy.
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Church Dogmatics is considered one of the most significant works in Protestant theology in the 20th century and reflects Karl Barth's efforts to rethink the Christian doctrine from a Christocentric perspective.
Karl Barth began writing Church Dogmatics in 1932, and the first volume, titled "The Doctrine of the Word of God," explores the concept of divine revelation as foundational to Christian theology.
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The expansive nature of Barth's Church Dogmatics series ultimately grew to over six million words, making it one of the most comprehensive theological projects ever undertaken.
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Book • Nonfiction
Switzerland • 1930s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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