Essential Karl Barth – A Reader and Commentary

Keith L. Johnson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of theology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author or coeditor of several books, including Theology as Discipleship and Bonhoeffer, Christ and Culture.

• Contents1. Introduction: The Life of Karl BarthPart 1: Barth's Theological Development2. The Epistle to the Romans3. The Word of God as the Task of Theology4. An Answer to Professor Adolf von Harnack5. The Resurrection of the Dead6. The Göttingen Dogmatics7. The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life8. Preface to Church Dogmatics I/19. Farewell10. The Humanity of GodPart 2: Barth's Church Dogmatics11. The Task of Dogmatics12. The Word of God13. Revelation and Faith14. The Doctrine of the Trinity15. The Missions of the Son and the Spirit16. The Knowledge of God17. The Reality of God18. The Doctrine of Election19. The Election of Jesus Christ20. God's Decision for the World21. Covenant and Creation22. The Covenant Partner of God23. God and Nothingness24. God with Us25. The Obedience of the Son of God26. The Exaltation of the Son of Man27. The Glory of the Mediator28. The Scope of Salvation29. Christian CommunityPart 3: Barth's Political Engagement30. A Brief Reminiscence of the 1920s31. Sermon on Romans 15:5-1332. The Barmen Theological Declaration33. The Role of Christians in Wartime: A Letter to American Christians34. The Community of Christians and the Community of CitizensConclusion: The Tradition of Karl BarthIndex