Karl Barth is perhaps the most influential Protestant theologian of the twentieth century. This Guide to his thought, written by one of the leading scholars of Barth, offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to his theology. The first chapter of the book considers the life and work of Karl Barth. Thereafter, the chapters examine in turn the key theological topics which Barth treated in his magnum opus, the Church Dogmatics - the doctrine of the Word of God, the doctrine of God, the doctrine of creation, and the doctrine of reconciliation. In each case, the theological path which Barth follows is first traced and then illuminated, recognising key lines of critique at appropriate junctures. The final chapter considers the legacy of the work of Barth, and the book closes with a list of suggestions for further reading. This structure follows the series format of the Bloomsbury T&T Clark Guides for the Perplexed, and offer a clear and accessible introduction to Barth's thought.

Offers an introduction to the work of the most important Protestant theologian of the twentieth century. This title considers the life of Karl Barth and examine in turn the key theological loci which Barth treated in his magnum opus, the Church Dogmatics.

Paul Nimmo's book bears the hallmarks of Barth scholarship at its best: a keen eye for detail, an appreciation of Barth's willingness to rethink and recast established doctrinal loci, and - to my mind most importantly - a keen interest in Barth's significance for constructive reflection today. Readers familiar with the Dogmatics will benefit from Nimmo's even-handed and careful analysis; those who are new to Barth's masterpiece will find in Nimmo an exemplary guide.