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Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God

Karl Barth
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Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003

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Karl Barth

Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Switzerland • 1930s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

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.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Challenging

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.3

182 ratings

85%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

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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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Who Should Read Church Dogmatics 1.1: The Doctrine of the Word of God?

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.

4.3

182 ratings

85%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Switzerland • 1930s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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