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Summary: An outstanding book
Review: The study of karl Barth has fascinated theologians for years; I, too, have begun to read more of Barth and his work. He has been an enormous influence to a wide variety of theologians, with his name popping up in numerous readings and books.What I was not particularly aware of was the story of Barth "the man." I knew of his opposition to Hitler, but not the whole story; I knew he was both loved and hated by the Swiss and Germans, but not the reasons. I had no knowledge of his intellecual journey. Busch's biography answers all of these questions with astounding clarity and remarkably makes himself an unknown person by using primariliy Barth's own words from his writings and letters. This is an achievement that is unsurpassed in the books I have read. Busch is to be commended for a sigularly fascinating and enlightening read. Read and Enjoy!
Rating:
Summary: An outstanding book
Review: The study of karl Barth has fascinated theologians for years; I, too, have begun to read more of Barth and his work. He has been an enormous influence to a wide variety of theologians, with his name popping up in numerous readings and books. What I was not particularly aware of was the story of Barth "the man." I knew of his opposition to Hitler, but not the whole story; I knew he was both loved and hated by the Swiss and Germans, but not the reasons. I had no knowledge of his intellecual journey. Busch's biography answers all of these questions with astounding clarity and remarkably makes himself an unknown person by using primariliy Barth's own words from his writings and letters. This is an achievement that is unsurpassed in the books I have read. Busch is to be commended for a sigularly fascinating and enlightening read. Read and Enjoy!
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