Reviews for Way Of Theology In Karl Barth

The average rating for Way Of Theology In Karl Barth based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-09-08 00:00:00 Eric Lalor Dunn presents an in-depth study of how the doctrine of the incarnation developed. He goes through several key christological themes found in the new testament writings, including Son of God, Son of Man, the Last Adam Spirit of God, wisdom and the logos. These themes are explored from non Christian sources such as Philo or relevant apocryphal works (i.e. Enoch) and then through the distinct new testament sources to develop a timeline for how some concept as applied to Jesus evolved with time. Ultimately Dunn declares that only with John's prologue is there clearly the doctrine of the incarnation present (the word became flesh). All that came before, including the writings of Paul, Matthew etc cannot be with any confidence thought to suggest a pre-existent Jesus, though they include essential developments. Paul, Dunn argues, is best understood via Adam christology, while keeping other key themes in mind, the high Christology of Matthew in terms of the action of wisdom, and so forth. with John there is a convergence of thought, Son of God equated to Logos of God and interaction with the Spirit of God, which not only led to the first genuine statement of incarnation but ultimately, Dunn argues, led to the development of the trinity and a genuine hypostases of concepts which before could be understood as analogies of God's action in the world.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-11-14 00:00:00 Mark Proctor Very good read, great source for early Christianity and development of theolgy. I also think this is a great book for Christians today to understand their history in monotheism and how a monotheistic faith can hold such a high regard for Jesus. This book will also help Christians and Muslims both, to dialogue at a deeper level, and come to an understanding that although we may believe differently about Jesus, we can both affirm our commitment to monotheism as well as to Jesus' title, The Word of God.