1:2
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We begin by stating that religion is unbelief. It is a concern, indeed, we must say that it is the one great concern, of godless man...
— Karl Barth
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We begin by stating that religion is unbelief. It is a concern, indeed, we must say that it is the one great concern, of godless man..." in the context of "1:2" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Karl Barth" (Quotes, Church Dogmatics (1932–1968))
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About Karl Barth
Karl Barth (/bɑrt/; 10 May 1886 – 10 December 1968) was a Swiss Reformed pastor, and one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the 20th century, a leader of what became known as the neo-orthodox movement. He was largely responsible for the Barmen Declaration, which was one of the founding documents of the Confessing Church opposed to Nazi policies.
About Karl Barth
Karl Barth (/bɑrt/; 10 May 1886 – 10 December 1968) was a Swiss Reformed pastor, and one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the 20th century, a leader of what became known as the neo-orthodox movement. He was largely responsible for the Barmen Declaration, which was one of the founding documents of the Confessing Church opposed to Nazi policies.
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