The Legacy of the Barmen Declaration - Hardcover

by Fred Dallmayr (Editor), Fred Dallmayr (Contribution by), Eberhard Busch (Contribution by)

In 1934, during the Nazi regime in Germany, members of the Confessing Church issued the Declaration of Barmen, which reaffirmed their primary loyalty to the word of God. With their action, they established a legacy for future generations to follow in similar situations.This volume examines the historical, political, and theological context of the creation of the Barmen Declaration, as it constituted an act of theological and political resistance against tyranny, terror, and fascism. The work of the Barmen Declaration demonstrated clearly and powerfully the "this-worldly" ethical and political salience of religion and theology to empower witness, resistance, and solidarity. Containing contributions from an inclusive array of renowned scholars, the volume unfolds the lasting legacy and continued relevance of Barmen.

Author Biography

Fred Dallmayr is professor emeritus of University of Notre Dame and is member of the board of the Dialogue of Civilizations-Research Institute in Berlin.