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Karl Barth on Prayer: 26 (T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology)

Karl Barth on Prayer: 26 (T&T Clark Studies in Systematic Theology)

by Ashley Cocksworth (Author)

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    $185.13
Synopsis

Ashley Cocksworth presents Karl Barth as a theologian who not only produces a strong and vibrant theology of prayer, but also grounds theology itself in the practice of prayer. Prayer and theology are revealed to be integrally related in Barth's understanding of the dogmatic task. Cocksworth provides careful analysis of a range of key texts in Barth's thought in which the theme of prayer emerges with particular interest. He analyzes: Barth's writings on the Sabbath and uncovers an unexpected theology of contemplative prayer; the doctrine of creation of the Church Dogmatics and explores its prioritization of petitionary prayer; and the ethics of the doctrine of reconciliation in which a 'turn to invocation' is charted and the final 'resting place' of Barth's theology of prayer is found. Through the theme of prayer fundamental questions are asked about the relation of human agency to divine agency as conceived by Barth, and new insights are offered into his understandings of the nature and task of theology, pneumatology, sin, baptism, religion, and sanctification. The result is a rich engagement with Barth's theology of prayer, an advancements of scholarship on Karl Barth, and a constructive contribution to the theology of prayer.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 216
 Publisher: Bloomsbury T&T Clark
Published: 27 Aug 2015
ISBN 10: 0567655601
ISBN 13: 9780567655608
Book Overview: Ashley Cocksworth offers the major treatment of Karl Barth's theology of prayer.

Media Reviews
A thoroughly researched and thoughtful study of Barth's theology of prayer...It is a study and book to learn from and chew over, and will likely prompt the reader to return refreshed with new questions to read over again some of Barth's many pages. * Modern Theology *
[Ashley Cocksworth] unpacks Barth's understanding of prayer and situates it within the overall oeuvre, demonstrating that it is a constitutive element of Barth's overall project...There is a creativity here and a fresh reading that opens up new areas of thought. The breadth of engagement effectively demonstrates that prayer was a concern for Barth throughout his work; the depth of analysis reveals that prayer is a constitutive element of Barth's understanding of many theological concerns. * The Center for Barth Studies *
Not all theologians write about the relationship of prayer and Christian theology. In this splendid study, Cocksworth (systematic theology, Queen's Foundation, UK) offers a persuasive demonstration that prayer stands at the center of Karl Barth's theological work. For Barth, Cocksworth writes in his conclusion, `prayer' and theological `work' are not imagined to be independent or sequential but one and the same. Cocksworth describes treatments of prayer in Barth's works before focusing on particular aspects of prayer: contemplation, petition, invocation, pneumatology, and revolt. Though Barth was uneasy with historic, contemplative prayer, Cocksworth sees his theology of the Sabbath as providing room for contemplation. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. -- D. K. McKim, Memphis Theological Seminary, USA * CHOICE *
This is not only a deep and original study of Barth on prayer, engaging with the whole Church Dogmatics and a great many of this other writings, and showing how utterly central prayer is to his conception of Christian life, politics and theology; Cocksworth also sensitively relates Barth to other traditions of prayer, especially contemplation and meditation. His culminating original insight is into the importance of Barth's development beyond a main emphasis on petition to an embracing 'turn to invocation'. Anyone interested in Barth or prayer should appreciate this profound and perceptive book. * David F. Ford, University of Cambridge, UK *
Author Bio
Ashley Cocksworth is the Tutor in Systematic Theology at the Queen's Foundation, Birmingham, UK. He studied theology at the University of Edinburgh, UK and received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge, UK.