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Rees, Frank D. (1999) The Word in Question: Barth and Divine Conversation. Pacifica. pp. 313-332. ISSN 1030-570X
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Abstract
In Barth's theology, faith is the deternimation of human beings by the Word of God. Critical response sees a fundamental difficulty in the totalising impact of God's Word, leaving no room for human freedom and initiative. One means of resolving this difficulty is to reconsider the form of God's address. Whereas Barth implies that God always speaks in the indicative or prescriptive voices, the Bible also presents God as one who asks questions. A development of Brueggemann's theology of divine rhetoric allows us to speak of God the conversationalist while preserving Barth's stress upon divine initiative. The divine-human conversation includes elements of invitation, exploration and the gathering of consensus. In this context faith involves responsive engagement with divine questions and is not limited to belief and obedience. Doubt and protest can also find positive expression within the divine conversation.
| Item Type: | Published Articles |
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| Repository Version: | Published Version |
| Keywords (separated by commas): | Barth, Brueggemann, free will, God's Word, divine conversation, human initiative |
| Fields of Research: | 22 Philosophy and Religious Studies > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220401 Christian Studies (incl. Biblical Studies and Church History) |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | C Society > 95 Cultural Understanding > 9504 Religion and Ethics > 950499 Religion and Ethics not elsewhere classified |
| Type of Activity: | Pure Basic Research |
| Association with MCD: | Whitley College |
| Depositing User: | Cate Headey |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Aug 2010 04:12 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Feb 2011 15:41 |
| URI: | http://repository.mcd.edu.au/id/eprint/549 |
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