Karl Barth, the Jews, and Judaism

by George Hunsinger (Editor)

Overview

How Jewish was Karl Barth? This provocative question by David Novak opens Karl Barth, the Jews, and Judaism—a volume that brings together nine eminent Jewish and Christian theologians reflecting on a crucial aspect of Barth’s thought and legacy. These scholarly essays not only make a noteworthy contribution to Barth studies but also demonstrate creative possibilities for building positive Jewish-Christian relations without theological compromise.

Contributors & Topics

David Novak on the extent to which Barth thought like a Jew

Eberhard Busch on three Jewish-Christian milestones in Barth’s life

George Hunsinger on Christian philo-Semitism and supersessionism

Peter Ochs on Barthian elements in Jewish-Christian dialogue

Victoria J. Barnett on Barth and post-WWII interfaith encounters

Thomas F. Torrance on Israel’s divine calling in world history

C. E. B. Cranfield on Pauline texts pertinent to Jewish-Christian relations

Hans Küng on moving from anti-Semitism to theological dialogue

Ellen T. Charry on addressing theological roots of enmity

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467449168
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/13/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	884 KB

About the Author

George Hunsinger is McCord Professor of Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary and the recipient of the 2010 Karl Barth Prize from the Union of Evangelical Churches in Germany. His previous books include Thy Word Is Truth: Barth on Scripture and Evangelical, Catholic, and Reformed: Doctrinal Essays on Barth and Related Themes.

Table of Contents

Preface Vii

1 How Jewish Was Karl Barth? 1

2 Karl Barth and the Jews: The History of a Relationship 24

3 A Dialogue between David Novak and Eberhard Busch 37

4 After Barth: A Christian Appreciation of Jews and Judaism 60

5 To Love Tanakh Is Love Enough for the Jews: Reflection on Dabru Emet 75

6 Karl Barth and the Early Postwar Interfaith Encounters, 1945-1950 103

7 The Divine Vocation and Destiny of Israel in World History 118

8 Light from Saint Paul on Christian-Jewish Relations 128

9 From Anti-Semitism to Theological Dialogue 138

10 Toward Ending Enmity 147

Appendix-Dabru Emet; A Jewish Statement on Christians and Christianity 173

Contributors 177

Acknowledgments 179

Index 180

Editorial Reviews

Modern Theology
“Exceptionally rich and multifaceted resources of historical and theological insight, providing illuminating studies of events and texts of the past and provoking gestures towards the future.”

Theology
“The volume, overall, is both an important landmark and a welcome contribution to ongoing Jewish-Christian dialogue.

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