The Barthian Revolt in Modern Theology: Theology without Weapons

In this history of the rise development and near-demise of Karl Barths theology Gary Dorrien carefully analyzes the making of the Barthian revolution and the reasons behind its simultaneously dominating and marginal character. He discusses Barths relationship to his predecessors and contemporaries as well as to modern theologians and argues that his approach to theology was deeply indebted to his liberal past.