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Feb 18, 2012
Kyle
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There are many varied reasons why someone might wish to read Karl Barth’s The Word of God & the Word of Man. For some it might be that because Barth is such a towering figure not just in 20th century theology but in the history of Christian theology as well, it is probably worth taking the time to read at least something he wrote. Or, those who have moved beyond curiosity and actually have a great affinity (or hatred!) to Barth’s work and might be interested in reading this collection of some
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Jan 19, 2008
Robert
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Karl Barth, The Word of God and the Word of Man (Peter Smith, 1928)
It is true that the translation of a work of literature is often as much of an art as the work of literature itself. Having now read three long translations of Karl Barth from three different translators, I can speculate that the above statement is, perhaps, more true of nonfiction being translated from German to English than it is anywhere else. Douglas Horton's translation of Barth stands head and shoulders over the More...
It is true that the translation of a work of literature is often as much of an art as the work of literature itself. Having now read three long translations of Karl Barth from three different translators, I can speculate that the above statement is, perhaps, more true of nonfiction being translated from German to English than it is anywhere else. Douglas Horton's translation of Barth stands head and shoulders over the More...
Apr 04, 2009
Ken
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Karl Barth is a giant of 20th century theology, and this little book, for better or worse, was one of the first translations of his thoughts into English. I have never been much of a Barthian, but I learned quite a bit from reacting to him. If you have any interest in 20th century theology, you should read some of his work.
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