1st Edition

Ecclesial Mediation in Karl Barth

By John Yocum Copyright 2004
224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

Karl Barth is widely considered the greatest theologian of the Twentieth Century, exerting a major influence in almost every area of theological thought in both Reformation and Roman Catholic traditions. Ecclesial Mediation in Karl Barth deals with one of the most important and controversial themes in Barth's theology, the relation between divine and human action. John Yocum argues that Barth's... Read more
Contents: Introduction; 'The doctrine of the word of God': the sacramental area of the Church; The doctrine of God: knowledge of God, election and covenant as foundational themes; History, concursus, prayer and the role of angels; Ecclesial mediation in Church Dogmatics IV/1-3; The Baptism fragment; Conclusion; Bibliography; Indexes.

Biography

John Yocum

'... this is stimulating, careful and well researched material which helps us understand not just Barth but our being as Christians.' The Expository Times '... clear and well-written...' Theology ’The strength of Yocum's account lies in his thorough and judicious survey of Barth's sacramental emphases and notions of covenantal grace throughout the Church Dogmatics.’ Evangelical Quarterly