Adolf von Harnack (1851–1930) was a prominent German theologian and church historian associated with the liberal Protestant tradition. His apologetics sought to defend Christianity by emphasizing its historical essence, ethical core, and relevance for modern life, stripped of what he considered unnecessary dogmatic and metaphysical elements. His approach was rooted in historical-critical methods and sought to make Christianity intellectually credible to modern audiences. Key Features of Harnack’s Apologetics : 1. Focus on the Historical Jesus : Harnack argued that the essence of Christianity lay in the life and teachings of the historical Jesus, not in later theological developments or dogmas. He emphasized Jesus as a moral teacher and a bringer of the "Kingdom of God," focusing on Jesus' ethical and spiritual message rather than miracles or metaphysical claims. This aligned with his belief that theology should return to the simple, original gospel preached by Jesus and...
https://politicaltheology.com/how-the-first-world-war-helped-give-rise-to-political-theology-ramon-luzarraga/ ~Theologians Supported 1914 War~ Thirteen of the signatories were theologians, Protestant and Catholic alike. They included Gustav Adolf Deissman, Albert Ehrhard,Gerhart EsserHenrich Finke, Wilhelm Herrmann, Anton Koch, Joseph Mausbach, Sebastian Merkle, Friedrich Naumann, Adolf Schlatter, August Schmidlin, and Reinhold Seeberg. The leading theologian in the group, and one of the leading intellectuals among the ninety-three, was Adolf von Harnack. ~A Lie of the Manifesto (1914)~ the Manifesto claimed the German army acted in Belgium out of self-defense against intense fighting by irregular forces. This claim was an outright lie, because what became known as “The Rape of Belgium” served no military purpose, and caused the deaths of innocent civilians and the burning of villages and towns besides Louvain. ~Barth's Understanding of Liberal Theology~ Barth had lon...
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