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“No act of man can claim to be more than an attempt, not even science.”

Quote by Karl Barth

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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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