The Sign of the Gospel (Emerging Scholars)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (727 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0800699998 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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. W. He earned a Ph.D. He is co-editor of the forthcoming volume Karl Barth in Conversation and has contributed essays to International Journal of Systematic Theology, Reformed Journal of Theology, and Ecclesiology. Travis McMaken is assistant professor of religion at Lindenwood University. in systematic theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. This volume is a revision of a dissertation completed at Princeton Theological Seminary under the direction of George Hunsinger
"The rejection by the ‘mature’ Barth of infant baptism has long been problematic for paedo-baptists, raising the question of whether there is a contradiction with and departure from his earlier theological position. In this thorough and careful study, Travis McMaken demonstrates that Barth's view is a quite logical development from the earlier theology of election, but not the only logical development. Spinks, Yale Divinity School"This wide-ranging, insightful, and sophisticated work is, without doubt, a signal contribution to
The theology of the sacraments is one of the most contested parts in Barth's theology, none more so than the doctrine of baptism. Barth's proposals on baptism have generated intense conversation and disagreement, not only on its application to Protestant and ecumenical theology but even on its own consistency with Barth's larger dogmatic project. A commanding volume for scholars and students in systematic theology, ecumenical studies, and sacramental theology.. Pivotally, this volume claims that a reorientation of the doctrine of baptism opens up a new perspective on the practice of infant baptism on the basis of Barth's theology; this new perspective, as well, holds the potential for wide, ecumenical app
The definitive work on Barth's doctrine of baptism David W. Congdon There is no shortage of new books on Barth, but this is one of the very best. Travis McMaken's monograph is very well-researched, comprehensive in its grasp of Barth's corpus, illuminating in its explication of Barth's theology, and highly practical in its implications for contemporary Christian life. Let me point out the following, in p. "Barth, Baptism & Babies." according to A&J Torrey. Consequently, anyone who “wants infant baptism should not seek nourishment for the pulpit from Barth’s doctrine of election. It is one or the other—one must decide for onseself” (p. 65).The Sign of the Gospel: Toward an Evangelical Doctrine of Infant Baptism after Karl Barth is a revised version of the doctoral th. Fine Work J G Flett Fine treatment on a difficult subject. Well researched, well written, and, perhaps most noteworthy, it develops a positive conclusion. The relationship of baptism to the vocational core of the church's existence is a question worth considering, and McMaken's answer is one worth hearing.