Overview
How Jewish was Karl Barth? This provocative question by David Novak opens Karl Barth, the Jews, and Judaism--a volume that brings together nine eminent Jewish and Christian theologians reflecting on a crucial aspect of Barth's thought and legacy. These scholarly essays not only make a noteworthy contribution to Barth studies but also demonstrate creative possibilities for building positive Jewish-Christian relations without theological compromise. Contributors & Topics David Novak on the extent to which Barth thought like a Jew Eberhard Busch on three Jewish-Christian milestones in Barth's life George Hunsinger on Christian philo-Semitism and supersessionism Peter Ochs on Barthian elements in Jewish-Christian dialogue Victoria J. Barnett on Barth and post-WWII interfaith encounters Thomas F. Torrance on Israel's divine calling in world history C. E. B. Cranfield on Pauline texts pertinent to Jewish-Christian relations Hans K?ng on moving from anti-Semitism to theological dialogue Ellen T. Charry on addressing theological roots of enmity
- | Author: George Hunsinger
- | Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
- | Publication Date: Feb 01, 2018
- | Number of Pages: 197 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 0802877184
- | ISBN-13: 9780802877185
