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creators_name: Welker, Michael
title: The Significance of the Theological Declaration of Barmen 1934 and “Christophobia in Europe” Today
ispublished: pub
subjects: ddc-230
divisions: i-10200
note: Dieser Beitrag ist aufgrund einer (DFG-geförderten) Allianz bzw. Nationallizenz frei zugänglich. *** This publication is freely accessible due to an Alliance licence and a national licence (funded by the DFG, German Research Foundation) respectively.
abstract: 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.
date: 2024
date_type: published
publisher: Sage
id_scheme: DOI
id_number: 10.11588/heidok.00035300
official_url: https://doi.org/10.1177/00405736241247052
own_urn: urn:nbn:de:bsz:16-heidok-353002
language: eng
bibsort: WELKERMICHTHESIGNIFI20240703
full_text_status: restricted
publication: Theology Today
volume: 81
number: 2
place_of_pub: London
pagerange: 83-87
pages: 5
issn: 0040-5736 (Druck-Ausg.); 2044-2556 (Online-Ausg.)
edition: Zweitveröffentlichung
citation:   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.)     
document_url: https://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/volltextserver/35300/1/10.1177_00405736241247052.pdf