Christian Life

Karl Barth (1886-1968) was described by Pope Pius XII as the most important theologian since Thomas Aquinas and his writings from the perspective of a renewed 'theology of the Word of God' continue to be a major influence among Christians students of theology and preachers around the world today. His theology creatively re-works key Christian doctrines including the Trinity Christology and salvation including therein importantly the doctrine of election. The product of the sustained work of more than three decades his closely-reasoned fourteen volume magnum opus the <i>Church Dogmatics</i> represents the culmination of Barth's own achievements and is regarded as perhaps one of the most significant theological works of all time.<br/>As part of the theological ethics integral to this dogmatic vision <i>The Christian Life</i> offers a fascinating and provocative account of the Christian orientation toward ethical life from the perspective of divine reconciliation setting forth a distinctive vision that sees prayers as the heart of a moral passion for the honour of God and the struggle for human righteousness.<br/>The work of one of the most influential Protestant theologian of the 20th century this <i>Cornerstones</i> edition includes a brand new introduction by Philip G. Ziegler both examining and celebrating the message of tone of Barth's last and most suggestive writings.