How Jewish was Karl Barth? This provocative question by David Novak opens Karl Barth, the Jews, and Judaism—a volume that brings together nine eminent Jewish and Christian theologians reflecting on a crucial aspect of Barth’s thought and legacy. These scholarly essays not only make a noteworthy contribution to Barth studies but also demonstrate creative possibilities for building positive Jewish-Christian relations without theological compromise.

Contributors & Topics

David Novak on the extent to which Barth thought like a Jew

Eberhard Busch on three Jewish-Christian milestones in Barth’s life

George Hunsinger on Christian philo-Semitism and supersessionism

Peter Ochs on Barthian elements in Jewish-Christian dialogue

Victoria J. Barnett on Barth and post-WWII interfaith encounters

Thomas F. Torrance on Israel’s divine calling in world history

C. E. B. Cranfield on Pauline texts pertinent to Jewish-Christian relations

Hans Küng on moving from anti-Semitism to theological dialogue

Ellen T. Charry on addressing theological roots of enmity