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    Theological Existence To-Day!: (A Plea for Theological Freedom)
    Theological Existence To-Day!: (A Plea for Theological Freedom)
    Theological Existence To-Day!: (A Plea for Theological Freedom)
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    Theological Existence To-Day!: (A Plea for Theological Freedom)

    By Karl Barth

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    In 1933, the very year Hitler came to power in Germany, Karl Barth wrote Theological Existence To-Day! to take his stand against state control of the German church. Many believe this book began the fateful struggle for a Confessing Church.
    -James W. M. McClendon Jr.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWipf and Stock
    Release dateOct 15, 2012
    ISBN9781498270809
    Theological Existence To-Day!: (A Plea for Theological Freedom)
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    Karl Barth

     (1886–1968) Karl Barth was professor of dogmatic theology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. He is considered by some to be the greatest Protestant theologian of the twentieth century and possibly the greatest since the Reformation. Among his most famous works are Church Dogmatics and The Epistle to the Romans.

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      Theological Existence To-Day! - Karl Barth

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      THEOLOGICAL EXISTENCE TO-DAY!

      (A Plea for Theological Freedom)

      by

      KARL BARTH

      Translated by R. BIRCH HOYLE

      WIPF & STOCK • Eugene, Oregon

      Wipf and Stock Publishers

      199 W 8th Ave, Suite 3

      Eugene, OR 97401

      Theological Existence To-Day!

      A Plea for Theological Freedom

      By Barth, Karl and Hoyle, R. Birch

      Copyright©1933 Theologischer Verlag Zurich

      ISBN 13: 978-1-61097-572-8

      EISBN 13: 978-1-4982-7080-9

      Publication date 5/24/2011

      Previously published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1933

      © of the German original version

      Theologischer Verlag Zürich

      FOREWORD

      THE chief motive we have for preparing this translation for the benefit of English readers is our deep sense of the importance of Dr. Barth’s brochure for all sections of Christendom. This message is a solemn call to all the Churches to reflect upon the necessity for allowing the sovereign rule of God’s Word in all the affairs of the Christian Church.

      There is no desire on our part to deepen any antagonism towards the German people. Dr. Barth deals with measures, not men: with principles and not politics or persons. His analysis of the various mental attitudes now existing within the Churches of Germany is of first-rate importance and value to those who desire to understand the real facts of the situation, theologically and ecclesiastically. First principles are sought for and found by this penetrating mind. The great principles of liberty of conscience, of freedom for theological thought and pulpit ministrations, the limits set to secular authorities as regards the autonomy of the Christian Church, the Bible view and hope for devout souls in turbulent times, the proper function of the Christian ministry towards peoples and nations, are here discussed in the spirit of awe and reverence by one who trembles at the Word of God.

      A few words may be necessary to explain some features of this translation. The cross-headings do not occur in the German text: they are inserted to guide the reader, and indicate the gist of the thought in each section. In the German text there is a copious use of italicised words: these have been reproduced in order to show where Dr. Barth would have the emphasis to be placed. The lengthy sentences of the German text have been broken up into shorter sentences in accord with English idiom. But it is hoped that nothing of importance has been omitted owing to this. As far as possible the attempt has been made to capture some of the thunder roll and tone, which make it no easy task to make Barth’s style such a massive force in another tongue than his own. A few notes have been added in order to make somewhat clearer references which will be perfectly plain to those who have followed the course of events in Germany of late. We think this small book is a document of historic importance for understanding the Church situation in Germany to-day.

      May we, as members of different sections of the One Christian Church—one is a Baptist, the other a Quaker—express our thankfulness to God for sending to our generation so mighty a prophet?

      (Signed) R. BIRCH HOYLE

      CARL HEATH

      THEOLOGICAL EXISTENCE TO-DAY!

      FOR a good while back I have been frequently asked if I had nothing to say about the concerns and problems affecting the German Church nowadays. I can no longer ignore these requests, coming as they do from many of my former pupils and others who share my theological outlook. But I must at once make clear that the essence of what I attempt to contribute to-day bearing upon these anxieties and problems cannot be made the theme of a particular manifesto, for the simple reason that at Bonn here, with my students in lectures and courses, I endeavour to carry on theology, and only theology, now as previously, and as if nothing had happened. Perhaps there is a slightly increased tone, but without direct allusions: something like the chanting of the hours by the Benedictines near by in the Maria Laach, which goes on undoubtedly without break or interruption, pursuing the even tenor of its way even in the Third Reich. I regard the pursuit of theology as the proper attitude to adopt: at any rate it is one befitting Church-politics, and, indirectly, even politics. And I expect that this communication, without particular messages, will be heard and interpreted by the students committed to my charge, as well as may be, amidst the stirring happenings of our time.

      In the matter of speaking and having an audience I have ample reasons for being content to keep within the limits of my vocation as a theological professor. I did not pass beyond these bounds when I accepted an invitation to collaborate with other members of the Reformed Church persuasion when recently issuing two theological manifestos. The part I took in this affair has been rightly interpreted, and I think those manifestos received the finest

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