The Church and the Churches [Paperback]

Karl Barth (Author), William G. Rusch (Foreword)

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Publication Date: September 2005

with a Postcript coauthored by Michael W. Goheen In print for two decades and translated into eight languages, Albert Wolterss classic formulation of an integrated Christian worldview has been revised and expanded to reach new readers beyond the generation that has already benefited from this clear, concise proposal for transcending the false dichotomy between sacred and secular. Wolters begins by defining the nature and scope of a worldview, distinguishing it from philosophy and theology. He then outlines a Reformed analysis of the three basic categories in human history - creation, fall, and redemption - arguing that while the fall reaches into every corner of the world, Christians are called to participate in Christs redemption of all creation. This Twentieth Anniversary edition features a new concluding chapter, coauthored with Michael Goheen, that helpfully places the discussion of worldview in a broader narrative and missional context.

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Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the twentieth century's most famous and influential theologians, was professor of dogmatic theology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. In addition to the monumental multivolume "Church Dogmatics," his numerous writings include "The Göttingen Dogmatics" and "The Theology of John Calvin" (both Eerdmans).

Product Details

• Paperback: 59 pages
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802829708
• ISBN-13: 978-0802829702
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,289,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gem on the topic of Christian Unity, a gem that has passed the test of time, January 19, 2006

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This review is from: The Church and the Churches (Paperback)

This 54 page little booklet, "The Church and the churches" is the speech that famous 20th century theologian, Karl Barth, gave at an international and ecumenical Christian conference in Edinburg Scotland in 1937. This monumnetal meeting was another brick layed at building the Unity that Christ prayed for his Disciples and the Believers in the Gospel according to John chapter 17.

I read the booklet, slowly, once. My impression while reading Karl, is that after finishing one paragraph I thought I knew what he was going to talk about in the next paragraph. To my surprise, he talked about something opposite and something challenging and thought-provoking. I feel that I need to read this little ecumenical gem some 4 times more, in order to get more out of it.

Amazingly, Karl Barth's speech back in 1937 is as relevant to us Christians (Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholic believers) today as it was back then for the ecumenical audience (which is pictured on the front cover).

A great addition to anyone's library or read on the topic of Christian Unity or Ecumenism.