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Martin Buber (Makers Of The Modern Theological Mind Series)

Bob E Patterson (Ed), Stephen M Panko

Paperback 2016-09-01

Publisher Description

:<p>Martin Buber's life and work is thoroughly examined in this
handy and readable book. It is part of the classic <i>Makers of the
Modern Theological Mind</i> series, recently made available again
with new paperback cover designs.</p>

<p><i>"Because Martin Buber lived, there is more love in the world than there would have been without him. And for him that was the reason above all others for the gift of life."-New York Times</i></p> <p>The writings of the Jewish religious thinker, Martin Buber (1878-1965), have had a significant influence on a number of Christian theologians. In this overview, Stephen Panko provides a penetrating insight into the many facets of Buber and his work.</p> <p>Buber's idea of true life as relation was expressed in his famous book <i>I and Thou</i>, in which he asserted that we can only become a personal "I" when we treat others, nature, and God as a "Thou" rather than an impersonal "it." Buber's work became widely known in Christian circles and his concept of "I-Thou" relationships was adopted by Christian theologians Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, Rudolf Bultmann, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Friedrich Gogarten among others.</p> <p>The <i>Makers of the Modern Theological Mind</i> series remains a must read for anyone eager to understand these theologians and their impact on today's church.</p>
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Publisher Description

:<p>Martin Buber's life and work is thoroughly examined in this
handy and readable book. It is part of the classic <i>Makers of the
Modern Theological Mind</i> series, recently made available again
with new paperback cover designs.</p>

<p><i>"Because Martin Buber lived, there is more love in the world than there would have been without him. And for him that was the reason above all others for the gift of life."-New York Times</i></p> <p>The writings of the Jewish religious thinker, Martin Buber (1878-1965), have had a significant influence on a number of Christian theologians. In this overview, Stephen Panko provides a penetrating insight into the many facets of Buber and his work.</p> <p>Buber's idea of true life as relation was expressed in his famous book <i>I and Thou</i>, in which he asserted that we can only become a personal "I" when we treat others, nature, and God as a "Thou" rather than an impersonal "it." Buber's work became widely known in Christian circles and his concept of "I-Thou" relationships was adopted by Christian theologians Karl Barth, Emil Brunner, Rudolf Bultmann, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Friedrich Gogarten among others.</p> <p>The <i>Makers of the Modern Theological Mind</i> series remains a must read for anyone eager to understand these theologians and their impact on today's church.</p>
Koorong Code451249
ISBN1619708590
EAN9781619708594
Pages109
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryTheology
PublisherHendrickson Publishers
Publication DateSep 2016
Dimensions10 x 139 x 241mm
Weight0.204kg