Karl Barth's Christological Ecclesiology - Softcover

Bender, Kimlyn J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1625640439 ISBN 13: 9781625640437

Publisher: Cascade Books, 2013

Synopsis

Many of Barth's theological themes, such as revelation and election, have received numerous scholarly examinations, whilst Barth's doctrine of the church has been largely ignored. Yet, Barth entitled his massive systematic theological opus the Church Dogmatics, and the church was a central element of his thought from first to last. This book seeks to fill a lacuna in studies of Barth's theology, presenting the first comprehensive examination of Karl Barth's doctrine of the church in over three decades. Kimlyn J. Bender examines Barth's ecclesiological thought, from his early theological treatises to his massive unfinished dogmatics, in light of his interaction with both Roman Catholicism and Protestant Liberalism. A special emphasis is placed upon Barth's mature ecclesiology in the Church Dogmatics.

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About the Author

Kimlyn J. Bender is Associate Professor of Theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He is the coeditor of Theology as Conversation: The Significance of Dialogue in Historical and Contemporary Theology (Eerdmans).

Review

Both comprehensive and authoritative, Kimlyn Bender's fine study of Karl Barth's Christocentric doctrine of the church will undoubtedly serve as the standard work on the topic. The volume demonstrates that Barth's ecclesiology, while leaving some questions unresolved, is far richer, more coherent, and more complex than his critics have recognized. --Daniel Migliore, Professor of Theology, Emeritus Princeton Theological Seminary

Karl Barth's Christological Ecclesiology is one of the most distinguished studies of Barth's theology of the church. For scope, penetration, analytical precision and maturity of judgement, it can scarcely be bettered. --John Webster, Professor of Divinity, St Mary's College University of St Andrews, Scotland

Kimlyn Bender has written one of the best books on Barth's ecclesiology. No one interested in this question can afford to ignore it. Theologically incisive throughout, it contains a thorough and unsurpassed account of how Barth's views developed over time, from his earliest writings to his final works. --George Hunsinger, Hazel Thompson McCord Professor of Systematic Theology Princeton Theological Seminary

Edition details

• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1625640439
• ISBN 13: 9781625640437
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 324