Barthian

[ bahr-tee-uhn, -thee- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Karl Barth or his theology.

noun

1. a supporter or adherent of Karl Barth or his theology.

Barthian

/ ˈbɑːtɪən; -θɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Karl Barth (1886–1968), the Swiss Protestant theologian, or his ideas

noun

1. a person who supports or believes in the ideas of Karl Barth

Word History and Origins

Origin of Barthian¹

First recorded in 1925–30; Barth + -ian

Example Sentences

The book is about a Barthian who becomes more Tillichean at the end.

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