Conversational Theology : Essays on Ecumenical, Postliberal, and Political Themes, with Special Reference to Karl Barth (Paperback)

Preface Introduction 1. Conversational Theology: The Wit and Wisdom of Karl Barth Ecumenical Theology 2. The Dimension of Depth: T.F. Torrance on the Sacraments 3. Karl Barth on the Lord's Supper 4. Baptism and the Soteriology of Forgiveness Postliberal Theology 5. Postliberal Theology 6. Hans W. Frei: The Quest for a Generous Orthodoxy 7. Hans W. Frei: The Book of Detours 8. On Robert W. Jenson's Systematic Theology 9. Between Barth and Troeltsch: H.R. Niebuhr's The Meaning of Revelation Political Theology 10. The Political Views of Karl Barth 11. Social Witness in Generous Orthodoxy 12. Torture Is the Ticking Time-Bomb 13. Violence Finds Refuge in Falsehood 14. Karl Barth and Human Rights 15. Five Public Statements a. We Must Oppose This War (2003) b. Appeal to America (2004) c. Torture Is a Moral Issue (2006) d. A Call for Interfaith Reconciliation (2007) e. An Appeal to End the Death Penalty (2011) Conclusion 16. Le Chambon: How Did Goodness Happen? Bibliography Index