Karl Barth
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Karl Barth: A Swiss Protestant theologian (1886-1968) who was a leading figure in 20th-century Christian thought, known for his emphasis on the sovereignty of God and his critique of liberal theology.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The theology of Karl Barth is often associated with the term "neo-orthodoxy."
- Many students read Karl Barth's commentary on the Epistle to the Romans.
Advanced Usage
- "Barthian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the theology of Karl Barth.
- His Barthian approach focuses on divine revelation.
- "Church Dogmatics": The title of Karl Barth's multi-volume magnum opus.
- He spent decades writing his Church Dogmatics.
Variants and Related Words
- Barthian (adj): Of or relating to Karl Barth or his theological ideas.
- Neo-orthodoxy (n): A 20th-century theological movement, strongly associated with Karl Barth, that reacted against liberal theology.
Synonyms
- Theologian: A person who engages in the study of theology. (This is a general term; Karl Barth is a specific instance.)
- Divine: A theologian or cleric. (Archaic; used as a general synonym for a theologian.)
Related Phrases
- "Theology of the Word": A phrase often used to describe Barth's emphasis on God's self-revelation in Jesus Christ.
- "Crisis theology": An early name for Barth's theology, highlighting God's judgment on human religious and moral systems.
Noun
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Swiss Protestant theologian (1886-1968)
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