Christian Faith in Dark Times: Theological Conflicts in the Shadow of Hitler

This notable study of Christian faith and how it functions in "dark times" reveals the thoughts and actions of six leading theologians of the Weimar Republic/Third Reich period--Karl Barth, Rudolf Bultmann, Paul Tillich, Paul Althaus, Emanuel Hirsch, and Friedrich Gogarten--and what prompted them to either resist or support the Nazi movement. Jack Forstman examines the theological values of these theologians and considers the interconnectedness among them; their easy, uneasy, and shifting alliances with each other; and the controversies that arose within their circle. His book provides a fascinating glimpse into an important moment in the history of Christian theology. It will stimulate contemporary Christians to think how they might recognize the demonic in society and resist it.

Author: Jack Forstman
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 10/01/1992
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.24w x 0.68d
ISBN: 9780664221584

About the Author
Forstman, Jack: - Jack Forstman is Professor Emeritus of Theology and Dean Emeritus of Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, Tennessee.