The great passion An introduction to Karl Barth's theology
Eberhard Busch
- U.S.A William B. Eerdmans 2004
- 302tr. Hardcover 24cm
In ten sections Eberhard Busch clearly explains Karl Barth's views on all of the major subject areas of systematic theology: the nature of revelation, Israel and Christology, the Trinity and the doctrine of predestination, the `problem` of religion, gospel and law, creation, salvation, the Holy Spirit, ecclesiology, and eschatology.` `A distinctive feature of the book is the way Busch lets Barth speak for himself, often through surprising quotations and paraphrases. Busch also shows how Barth's writing should be read as a dialogue, constantly and consciously engaging other voices past and present, both inside and outside the church. Most important, The Great Passion demonstrates that Barth's thought is still remarkably helpful today.