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“When I come before these men I do not have to explain that we are all sinners. They have committed every sin there is. All I have to tell them is that I, too, am a sinner.”

Quote by Karl Barth

Book:Gespräche, 1959-1962
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Gespräche, 1959-1962

This book compiles a series of discussions spanning the period between 1959 and 1962, offering insights into the thoughts and ideas of the participants during that time. more

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Karl Barth
Karl Barth

Karl Barth was a Swiss theologian born on May 10, 1886, and died on December 10, 1968. He is considered one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century, known for his critical theological method and profound biblical exegesis. more

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