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Call to Discipleship (Facets)

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A few months ago someone recommended I begin reading the writings of Karl Barth. I started with this book because it was the first one I could find in a bookstore. I'm glad it was!

This little volume is actually a section taken from Barth's "Church Dogmatics," and does a wonderful job of describing the nature of discipleship as well as the theory behind the practical outworking of following Christ in one's life.

"The Call to Discipleship" is now a regular part of my devotional reading, and will probably remain so for some time to come.

Are you considering becoming or trying to become one of those who accompanies Jesus "wholeheartedly and constantly, sharing his life and destiny at the expense of all other engagements and commitments" (5)? This book will help you reflect upon the freedom given and obedience required. Recommended for devotional reading.

A good essay by Karl Barth from his Church Dogmatics. I wholeheartedly concure with the previous reviewers reguarding its devotional and challenging quality, though one should know that he himself admits to simply covering the more original material of Bonhoeffer's Cost of Discipleship. I'm giving this edition only three stars because the editing to make it gender inclusive was so poorly done that it detracts from the flow and power of the original translation.

Karl Barth's thoughtful paper provides a meaningful view of discipleship. Recommend for those who prefer to "go deeper" into scripture and the Christain life.