Humanity of GodThese three essays show how Karl Barth's later work moved beyond his revolt against the theology dominant in the first decades of this century
Karl Barth is arguably one of the greatest Protestant theologians of the last 200 years. This book is one of his most easier to understand material. Here he writes for the average Christian and not the academic scholar.
The writing is engaging as Barth's essays deal with three different subjects, yet, compliment each other. The first essay is "Evangelical Theology in the 19th Century." Barth concisely examines the dangers of liberal theology and the effects it had on the 20th Century.
The second essay is "The Humanity of God" of which the book is titled. This essay is a Christological work and is well worth the read.
The last section, "The Gift of Freedom", deals with the Christian life i regards to God's gift of Freedom. Frredom is a gift from God that He alone can bestow on us.
This is a great work which is very easy to read and quick to get through (only 96 pages). This book will inspire to read more works by this great Christian thinker. Whether one agrees with him or not, Barth is always engaging. --Reviewer: Kenneth L. Herfurth from Abilene, Texas United States
