| Early Preaching of Karl Barth: Fourteen Sermons with Commentary by William H. Willimon Contributor(s): Barth, Karl (Author), Willimon, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0664233678 ISBN-13: 9780664233679 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $25.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 Annotation: WJK is proud to present this special collection of fourteen of Karl Barth's World War I-era sermons- the only English language collection of Barth sermons preached between 1917 and 1920 when he was a parish pastor in Safenwil, Switzerland. This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into Barth's interpretation of Scripture during a time of great historical significance. Renowned preacher William H. Willimon provides expert commentary on the theological and homiletical substance of each selection and points to the many ways in which Barth's early preaching can enrich the work of preachers today. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Sermons - Christian - Religion | Christian Ministry - Preaching - Religion | Christian Church - Administration |
| Dewey: 252.042 |
| LCCN: 2009003003 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.28" W x 9" (0.70 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Westminster John Knox Press is proud to present this special collection of fourteen of Karl Barth's World War I-era sermons--the only English language collection of Barth's sermons preached between 1917 and 1920 when he was a parish pastor in Safenwil, Switzerland. This volume offers a fascinating glimpse into Barth's interpretation of Scripture during a time of great historical significance. Renowned preacher William H. Willimon provides expert commentary on the theological and homiletical substance of each selection and points to the many ways in which Barth's early preaching can enrich the work of preachers today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Willimon, William H.: - William H. Willimon is the Presiding Bishop of the Birmingham Area of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. Recognized as one of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, he is the author of several books, including United Methodist Beliefs: A Brief Introduction and The Early Preaching of Karl Barth, both published by WJK.Barth, Karl: - Karl Barth (1886-1968) was Professor of Theology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. One of the greatest theologians and preachers of the twentieth century, he is best known for his monumental systematic theology, Church Dogmatics. |