Which German philosopher influenced Karl Barth early in his career?
Immanuel Kant
Friedrich Nietzsche
Adolf von Harnack
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Answer
Adolf von Harnack, a German theologian and church historian, significantly influenced Karl Barth, a prominent Swiss Protestant theologian, in his early theological development. Harnack's emphasis on the historical study of early Christianity and his critical approach to traditional theological concepts challenged Barth's conventional understanding of theology. This influence shaped Barth's subsequent move toward a more existential and dialectical theology.
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