The Significance of the Theological Declaration of Barmen 1934 and “Christophobia in Europe” Today

The article delves into the enduring significance of theological declarations such as the Barmen Declaration of 1934 and their relevance in contemporary discourse, particularly regarding issues like Christophobia in Europe. It explores the historical contexts and theological underpinnings of declara...

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Main Author: Welker, Michael 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publ. 2024
In: Theology today
Year: 2024, Volume: 81, Issue: 2, Pages: 83-87
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
KAG Church history 1500-1648; Reformation; humanism; Renaissance
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KBA Western Europe
KDD Protestant Church
NBF Christology
Further subjects:B Christophobia in Europe
B christological and pneumatological orientation
B Despotic politics and corrupted religion
B Confession of Belhar (1986)
B Luther’s Heidelberg Disputation (1518)
B Barmen Declaration (1934)
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Summary:The article delves into the enduring significance of theological declarations such as the Barmen Declaration of 1934 and their relevance in contemporary discourse, particularly regarding issues like Christophobia in Europe. It explores the historical contexts and theological underpinnings of declarations like Barmen, Belhar, and the Heidelberg Disputation, highlighting their confrontations with oppressive political and ecclesiastical powers. Additionally, it examines critiques of European attitudes towards Christianity by scholars such as Joseph H.H. Weiler and discusses the transformative potential of movements emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit, such as Pentecostalism. The article underscores the ongoing theological dialogue surrounding liberation, social justice, and the enduring relevance of biblical theology in addressing contemporary challenges.
ISSN:2044-2556
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology today
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/00405736241247052