THEO 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Karl Barth, Protestantism
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Israel left behind burdens of egypt and brought treasures. Theology leaves behind useless items in philosophy and exploits what"s good and u. Do not abandon useful items because they can be used in theology. There is no reason why christians should not extract all that is good in philosophy and us preach the gospel. Basically - the 2 aren"t exclusive - they can and should be used together. Sort of like the scientific and social aspect of people. Do not reject what is true in philosophy. Christianity can separate these truths and use them to proclaim the gospel. Karl barth - on the nature and task of theology. One of 3 lectures given to protestant theological faculty in paris. Given with 3 seminars on the theology of calvin. Given at the time of hitler"s rise to power in germany and addresses the pressures christ churches to fall to nazi germany.