Articles

Study guides, historical commentary, and theological reflection on the Barmen Declaration.

Allchurch historytheologyreformedstudy guideapologetics
church history

Karl Barth and the Writing of the Barmen Declaration

Karl Barth was the primary author of the Barmen Declaration. His theology of the Word of God — developed over years of writing the Church Dogmatics — made him uniquely prepared to draft a confession that placed Christ alone at the center, leaving no room for National Socialist ideology.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

March 28, 2026