Barth Handbuch

English summary: Karl Barth (1886-1968) was one of the most important and defining theologians of the 20th century. With his theological works, especially his "The Church Dogmatics," he achieved a place of global influence. In this series of theological guides, the "Guide to Karl Barth" ("Barth Handbuch") offers clear and informative overviews concerning Barth's biography, works, and influence as well as more detailed views about his theological opinions and the themes that emerge in...
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English summary: Karl Barth (1886-1968) was one of the most important and defining theologians of the 20th century. With his theological works, especially his "The Church Dogmatics," he achieved a place of global influence. In this series of theological guides, the "Guide to Karl Barth" ("Barth Handbuch") offers clear and informative overviews concerning Barth's biography, works, and influence as well as more detailed views about his theological opinions and the themes that emerge in the works of the influential theologian. This information is useful for people with a general interest in Barth and his works as well as experts. The articles are able to be read as individual introductions or grouped together according to theme. The "Guide to Karl Barth" in an indispensable resource for everyone who wishes to be becomes acquainted with the work of Karl Barth and its interpretation. This guide includes contributions from Michael Beintker, Eberhard Busch, Andre Demut, Alexander Dolecke, Matthias Freudenberg, Hartmut Genest, Martin Greschat, Hans-Peter Grosshans, Martin Hailer, Konrad Hammann, Thomas Herwig, Stefan Holtmann, Wilhelm Huffmeier, Michael Huttenhoff, J. Christine Janowski, Frank Jehle, Cornelis van der Kooi, Dietrich Korsch, Ulrich H. J. Kortner, Wolf Krotke, Christian Link, Friedrich Lohmann, Amy Marga, Ernstpeter Maurer, Bruce L. McCormack, Torsten Meireis, Arie Molendijk, Michael Moxter, Bent Flemming Nielsen, Georg Pfleiderer, Georg Plasger, Hans-Richard Reuter, Gerhard Sauter, Detlev Schneider, Rudolf Smend, Hinrich Stoevesandt, Christiane Tietz, Michael Trowitzsch, Michael Weinrich, and Peter Zocher. German description: Karl Barth (1886-1968) war einer der grossen pragenden Theologen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Mit seinen theologischen Arbeiten, insbesondere mit seiner Kirchlichen Dogmatik , erreichte er weltweiten Einfluss. In der Reihe der Theologen Handbucher bietet das Karl Barth Handbuch ubersichtliche und instruktive Zugange zur Biografie, zur Werk- und Wirkungsgeschichte und zu den profilbildenden theologischen Entscheidungen und Themen im Denken dieses bedeutenden Theologen. Es wendet sich in gleicher Weise an allgemein Interessierte und an Fachleute. Die einzelnen Artikel konnen sowohl als Hinfuhrung als auch als Bundelung und Fokussierung gelesen werden. Das Barth Handbuch ist ein unentbehrliches Hilfsmittel fur jeden, der sich mit dem Werk Karl Barths und seiner Interpretation beschaftigt. Mit Beitragen von: Michael Beintker, Eberhard Busch, Andre Demut, Alexander Dolecke, Matthias Freudenberg, Hartmut Genest, Martin Greschat, Hans-Peter Grosshans, Martin Hailer, Konrad Hammann, Thomas Herwig, Stefan Holtmann, Wilhelm Huffmeier, Michael Huttenhoff, J. Christine Janowski, Frank Jehle, Cornelis van der Kooi, Dietrich Korsch, Ulrich H. J. Kortner, Wolf Krotke, Christian Link, Friedrich Lohmann, Amy Marga, Ernstpeter Maurer, Bruce L. McCormack, Torsten Meireis, Arie Molendijk, Michael Moxter, Bent Flemming Nielsen, Georg Pfleiderer, Georg Plasger, Hans-Richard Reuter, Gerhard Sauter, Detlev Schneider, Rudolf Smend, Hinrich Stoevesandt, Christiane Tietz, Michael Trowitzsch, Michael Weinrich, Peter Zocher