Wiley Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth is a comprehensive scholarly survey of Karl Barth's theology, covering nearly every topic related to his life and thought in two volumes. It provides new readers with an introduction to the most important questions, themes, and ideas in Barth's work and offers experienced readers fresh insights and interpretations that enrich their scholarship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1008 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2025
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Karl Barth, a prominent figure in the 20th-century Christian tradition, is widely regarded as one of the most influential theologians of all time. His work often challenges traditional Christian theology while offering fresh perspectives on age-old questions. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth, a comprehensive scholarly survey of his theology, provides a new lens through which to understand his thought and place in the Christian tradition. Spanning two volumes and 66 in-depth chapters, this work covers various aspects of Barth's life and thought, including his dogmatic theology, historical timelines, significance, and influence. Volume One explores Barth's theology in relation to traditional Christian theology, while Volume Two examines his relationship with various figures, movements, traditions, religions, and events. This groundbreaking work places Barth in context with other major figures in the history of Christian thought, presenting a critical dialogue between them. It features contributions from a diverse team of scholars, each of whom is an expert in the subject. For new readers, it provides an introduction to the most important questions, themes, and ideas in Barth's work, while experienced readers will find fresh insights and interpretations that enrich their scholarship. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Karl Barth is an indispensable resource for scholars and students of Barth's theology, offering a comprehensive and accessible overview of his life and thought.

Weight: 1565g
Dimension: 252 x 178 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119156611