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The Word of God and the Word of Man by Karl Barth
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  • 1. In 'The Word of God and the Word of Man', Karl Barth profoundly explores the relationship between divine revelation and human existence, emphasizing the significance of the spoken Word of God as the ultimate authority in theology and life. Barth argues that the Word of God, as revealed in Jesus Christ, stands in stark contrast to human words, which are often flawed and limited by our sinfulness and worldly perspective. He delineates a clear distinction between God's revelation, which is absolute and transcendent, and human reason and experience, which are finite and contingent. Barth's theological approach highlights the necessity of divine grace and the transformative power of the Word of God in human hearts and minds. Through his meticulous examination of scripture and the context of existential thought, Barth calls for a response of faith that acknowledges the sovereignty of God and the inadequacy of human understanding. This work is pivotal in 20th-century theology, rooting modern faith in the revelation of God rather than human constructs, and it serves as a cornerstone for understanding the interplay between divine and human agency in the context of Christian belief.

    What is the central theme of Karl Barth's 'The Word of God and the Word of Man'?
A) The importance of religious experience
B) The relationship between science and religion
C) The historical development of Christian doctrine
D) The revelation of God through Jesus Christ
  • 2. According to Barth, how can humans truly know God?
A) Through rational philosophical inquiry
B) Only through God's self-revelation
C) Through mystical experiences
D) By studying nature and creation
  • 3. What does Barth mean by 'the Word of God'?
A) God's self-disclosure in Jesus Christ
B) Human religious aspirations
C) The literal words of the Bible
D) Church tradition and teachings
  • 4. How does Barth view natural theology?
A) He views it as equal to revelation
B) He embraces it as complementary
C) He rejects it as inadequate
D) He considers it the foundation of faith
  • 5. What is Barth's view of human religious efforts to reach God?
A) They complement divine revelation
B) They are equal to God's word
C) They are futile and sinful
D) They are necessary for salvation
  • 6. According to Barth, what is the relationship between God and humanity?
A) Humanity seeks God through effort
B) It is a mutual partnership
C) There is no real relationship
D) God initiates relationship through grace
  • 7. What does Barth mean by 'the infinite qualitative distinction'?
A) The difference between faith and reason
B) The absolute difference between God and humanity
C) The gap between clergy and laity
D) The distinction between Old and New Testaments
  • 8. How does Barth understand the Bible?
A) As an infallible historical document
B) As a collection of human religious ideas
C) As a scientific textbook
D) As a witness to God's revelation
  • 9. According to Barth, what is the role of preaching?
A) To provide moral instruction
B) To share personal experiences
C) To proclaim God's Word today
D) To explain biblical history
  • 10. What does Barth mean by 'crisis' in theology?
A) The conflict between science and faith
B) The decline of religious belief
C) Theological controversies in churches
D) God's judgment on human religion
  • 11. According to Barth, what is the primary purpose of theology?
A) To reconcile science and religion
B) To preserve tradition
C) To serve the proclamation of God's Word
D) To prove God's existence
  • 12. What does Barth mean by 'God is Wholly Other'?
A) God is identical with nature
B) God is absent from the world
C) God is unknowable in any way
D) God is completely different from creation
  • 13. What is Barth's view of religious language?
A) It is unnecessary for faith
B) It literally describes God
C) It points beyond itself to God
D) It is purely symbolic
  • 14. What does Barth mean by 'the Word became flesh'?
A) God transformed into a human
B) The Bible became a physical book
C) God revealed himself in Jesus Christ
D) Religious ideas became doctrines
  • 15. How does Barth view the task of theology?
A) As defending church traditions
B) As responding to God's Word
C) As constructing systems about God
D) As promoting religious feelings
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