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A Definitive Biography of the Twentieth-Century Thinker
"Certainly, in all my work my dependence upon my father will be visible, and, so I hope, a testimony to his life's work will be given. But on the whole, I have never attempted simply to represent or promote his work, but rather within the narrow frame of my competence in exegetical matters, to contribute to it." --Markus Barth, 1985
Though he has long been undervalued and remained in the shadow of his famous father, Markus Barth was a significant, groundbreaking thinker in his own right. He was a pastor, New Testament scholar, and theologian working in both Switzerland (Basel) and the United States (Dubuque, Chicago, and Pittsburgh), whose life intertwined with major developments in theology and modern history.
In this book, theologian Mark Lindsay provides the first biography of Markus Barth (1915-1994), eldest son of Karl Barth. Drawing from a hitherto unparalleled access to the extensive collection of Markus Barth's private letters and papers, including those in the Special Collections at Princeton Theological Seminary, Lindsay puts Barth's story and thought into historical context. He explores multiple aspects of Barth's life, including family and early years, pastoral work, scholarship, and enduring legacy. Lindsay identifies three main areas of Barth's contributions: his New Testament scholarship; his theology of the sacraments; and his pioneering, though not uncontroversial, work in Jewish-Christian relations.
Industry Reviews
"In this captivating and meticulous biography, Mark R. Lindsay offers a window into the life of a theologian who is often overlooked. As someone guilty of neglecting Markus Barth, despite hearing many wonderful things about him, I found this book eye-opening. It is also beautifully written and accessible, making it not simply an academic treatise but a read that will be enjoyable for a broad audience." -- Andrew B. Torrance, director of impact and senior lecturer in theology at the University of St Andrews
"Mark Lindsay has written an invaluable and engaging portrait of Markus Barth in which we meet the person, the scholar, and the Christian. The key elements of Barth's lifework-his contributions to New Testament exegesis (most especially to the study of Paul), his passionate commitment (both theological and personal) to the importance of Jewish-Christian relations, and his provocative ecumenical contributions to rethinking the nature and practice of baptism and the Lord's Supper-are all insightfully examined on the basis of careful archival research. The result is a fine account of Barth's life and legacy that also affords important perspectives on the history of theology in the twentieth century." -- Philip G. Ziegler, professor of Christian dogmatics at the University of Aberdeen
"Mark Lindsay's book on Markus Barth is a well-articulated and valuable contribution, not just in lifting up Markus' life and scholarship in biblical studies and theology but also as a helpful resource for the study and discussion of the issues that were central to Markus' work and thought." -- David MacLachlan, associate professor of New Testament studies at the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Mark Lindsay's long-awaited book on Markus Barth is a fascinating study of Karl Barth's eldest son, a theologian and provocative thinker in his own right. Markus Barth's commitment to doing theology 'in the service of the church' shaped his understanding of the inherently political aspects of faith and ministry. Lindsay's discussion of Barth's often contentious engagement in Jewish-Christian relations is particularly thoughtful. This is a remarkable and rich study, with insights not just into Barth's life and scholarship, but into the major theological and political discussions of his times." -- Victoria J. Barnett, former director of programs on ethics, religion, and the Holocaust at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum and general editor of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works series, English edition
ISBN: 9781514001622
ISBN-10: 1514001624
Published: 3rd December 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 296
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: IVP Academic
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.6
Weight (kg): 0.57
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