title: The Significance of the Theological Declaration of Barmen 1934 and “Christophobia in Europe” Today
creator: Welker, Michael
subject: ddc-230
subject: 230 Christian theology
description: 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.
publisher: Sage
date: 2024
type: Article
type: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
type: NonPeerReviewed
format: application/pdf
identifier: https://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/volltextserverhttps://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/volltextserver/35300/1/10.1177_00405736241247052.pdf
identifier: DOI:10.11588/heidok.00035300
identifier: https://doi.org/10.1177/00405736241247052
identifier: urn:nbn:de:bsz:16-heidok-353002
identifier:   Welker, Michael  (2024) The Significance of the Theological Declaration of Barmen 1934 and “Christophobia in Europe” Today.  Theology Today, 81 (2).  pp. 83-87.  ISSN 0040-5736 (Druck-Ausg.); 2044-2556 (Online-Ausg.)     
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language: eng