Evangelical Theology

An Introduction

By: Karl Barth

Narrated by: Jonathan Marosz

In this concise presentation of evangelical theology—the theology that first received expression in the New Testament writings and was later rediscovered by the Reformation—Barth discusses the place of theology, theological existence, the threat to theology, and theological work.

©1992 Karl Barth (P)2005 Christian Audio

An interesting short book with challenging ideas.

This is a series of Karl Barth's lectures on Evangelical Theology for students, and interested laymen, aspiring to learn more about theology. He candidly discusses the potential problems, and pitfalls, that the sincere "little theologian" is likely to face on the journey. He encourages and inspires the listener along the way, and presents some challenging ideas to think about - even after the lectures are over. The narrator is excellent, making the whole presentation an entertaining adventure. Overall - an excellent audiobook for anyone interested in talking about God.

One Of The Great Theistic Thinkers...

It is too bad that Christian thought has, for the most part, descended to the likes of Joel Osteen and the other "positive attitude" self-helpers that turn out followers who not only have trouble reciting the most rudiimentary Biblical stories but also have grave difffitulty formulating more than the most abcendarian argument for why they supposedly hold the beliefs they do. Bonhoeffer, Barth and Tillach are three of the great modern theologians, and their work is more important than ever, for its depth and breadth of understanding of the Christian faith and the navigation of its deeper waters and swifter currents. Indeed, the new atheism of Dawkins, Dennett, Harris and Hitchens would have more difficulty taking out religious people one by one if there were more who had actually read their scriptures, supplimented by brilliant texts as this one by Barth. A must have for the real theological thinker.

A well written lecture...

While I agree neither with the content of the book nor his view, (some of the views he expressed are downright offensive.) Calling theological doubters fools won't bring back theology's lost relevency to desciplines like philosophy of religio. the lecture is nontheless very well versed, and the offensive opinion of the author was elegantly expressed, so I think his effort is admirable.

Great in every aspect

I listen to it with great interest, as it starts to unfold some aspects of my christian theology with even greater meaning and significance. Karl Barth really goes to the core of christianity by exposing so many of it's tradittions as being the norm by which Christology was nurtured to us,in written form. It's just my opinion but I reckon he's been one of the few people that did pure theology as represented by the raw material, Christ's life. Not just interpretations of text.
He's rightfully regarded as one of the most influential theologians of all times.
His book really is a fountain of riches.

In depth!

Will have to go over this a few times, or more! And looking forward to more of Karl Barth’s insights. And Jonathan Marosz’s narration is excellent.