Admiration & Challenge explores the character of Karl Barth's theological relationship with John Calvin by analyzing Barth's use of Calvin's arguments in his theological construction, which is simultaneously �anti-modernist� and �modern.� The first part of this book is devoted to a theological and historical analysis of Barth's engagement with Calvin, while the second part includes a thematic analysis of Barth's use of Calvin in two major doctrines - the doctrine of the knowledge of God and the theme of law and gospel.
Language
English
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Release
November 06, 2002
ISBN
0820456802
ISBN 13
9780820456805
Admiration & Challenge: Karl Barth's Theological Relationship With John Calvin
Admiration & Challenge explores the character of Karl Barth's theological relationship with John Calvin by analyzing Barth's use of Calvin's arguments in his theological construction, which is simultaneously �anti-modernist� and �modern.� The first part of this book is devoted to a theological and historical analysis of Barth's engagement with Calvin, while the second part includes a thematic analysis of Barth's use of Calvin in two major doctrines - the doctrine of the knowledge of God and the theme of law and gospel.
Language
English
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers