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...

Karl Barth was an eminently conversational theologian, and with the Internet revolution, we live today in an eminently conversational age. Being the proceedings of the 2010 Karl Barth Blog Conference, Karl Barth in Conversation brings these two factors together in order to advance the dialogue about Barth's theology and extend the online conversation to new audiences. With conversation partners ranging from Wesley to i ek, from Schleiermacher to Jenson, from Hauerwas to the Coen brothers, this volume opens up exciting new horizons for exploring Barth's immense contribution to church and...

This volume is not limited by adopting one particular tradition but seeks to encompass both a historical and ecumenical outlook. The historical focus traces the history of baptism and theological reflection upon baptism through Christian history from the New Testament to the present day. The ecumenical dimension is explored through consideration of ecumenical discussions surrounding baptismal theory and practice, notably in the World Council of Churches, Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry, and the trends signalled by the Roman Catholic Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - a derivative...

This volume is not limited by adopting one particular tradition but seeks to encompass both a historical and ecumenical outlook. The historical focus traces the history of baptism and theological reflection upon baptism through Christian history from the New Testament to the present day. The ecumenical dimension is explored through consideration of ecumenical discussions surrounding baptismal theory and practice, notably in the World Council of Churches, Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry, and the trends signalled by the Roman Catholic Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - a derivative...