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The Sign of the Gospel

Toward an Evangelical Doctrine of Infant Baptism After Karl Barth

  • Paperback
  • 352 pages
  • Publisher: Fortress Press,U.S.
  • 15 x 22.7 x 2.1 cm

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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. McMaken takes up this controversial question, sets it in its proper context within the history of doctrine and Barth's systematic work, and argues for a constructive reclamation of infant baptism that accords with Barth's overarching theological concerns and insights, notably from Barth's mature theological commitments. 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 application as a form of the proclamation of the gospel and a vital dimension of the church's missional vocation. A commanding volume for scholars and students in systematic theology, ecumenical studies, and sacramental theology.
The Sign of the Gospel and Karl Barth Spiritual Writings
Karl Barth Spiritual WritingsThe Sign of the Gospel
  • Author

    W. Travis McMaken

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Fortress Press,U.S.

  • Published

    August 2013

  • Weight

    477g

  • Page Count

    352

  • Dimensions

    15 x 22.7 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780800699994

  • ISBN-10

    0800699998

  • Eden Code

    4244024

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