Karl Barth

Karl Barth (1886-1968) was a Swiss theologian. He is known for his seminal work "Epistle to the Romans" (1919). It has been influential in Protestant theology ever since it was published. The work established a neo-orthodox or theocentric approach to contemporary religious thought.

Wisdom & Quotes

• Whether angels play only Bach in praising God. I am not sure. I am sure, however, that en famille they play Mozart.

- quoted in The New York Times, obituary, December 11, 1968

• Conscience is the perfect interpreter of life.

- The Word of God and the Word of Man

Delmira Augustini

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Karl Becker, Karl Benz, Karl Blind, Karl Christian Friedrich Krause, Karl Christian Rafn