50 Prayers

“The first and basic act of theological work is prayer,” Karl Barth claimed in his lecture “Introduction to Evangelical Theology.” But how did this preeminent theologian, widely considered one of the most influential theologians of the modern era, craft and present his own public prayers?

This collection makes Barth’s pastoral prayers available to an English-speaking audience for the first time, offering a fresh perspective on how the great Swiss theologian understood this central practice of Christian life. The prayers are organized according to seasons of the liturgical year, making them ideal for both group use and individual reflection.