Karl Barth's Theology and Influence on Catholicism

The chapter delves into Karl Barth's theology and his interaction with Pope Paul VI regarding the Second Vatican Council, highlighting Barth's emphasis on Joseph over Mary as a New Testament model. It also explores Barth's influence on Catholic theology through theologian Balthazar and the different interpretations of Barth's ideas among Catholic theologians and at Duke Divinity School. The chapter analyzes Barth's theological perspectives, focusing on key concerns such as God's being intertwined with his act of revelation and the concept of subordination and obedience in the divine nature.