Charlotte von Kirschbaum was more than Karl Barth's brilliant secretary. She wanted to collaborate with him in a way that suited her abilities, so that although she could not do what he did, she could still do something necessary and helpful. This was her conscious choice. This consideration is important for assessing whether or not von Kirschbaum was exploited by Barth, as is sometimes alleged. Her cooperation with Barth was distinctive in four areas: the German Church‐struggle, 1933–1934 in Bonn; life at the “Bergli”; contact with Germans after 1935; and cooperation with the “Committee for a Free Germany”. Having embarked on such an extraordinary path as a woman in her time, von Kirschbaum also emerged as a theological teacher. She made a remarkable contribution to the understanding of women in evangelical theology. Her work was proficient in ancient and modern biblical interpretation, in ecclesial dogmatics, and in contemporary discussions of feminism.
Barth and Charlotte von Kirschbaum
2019-12-31
12 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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