Introduction 1. Displacing Patriotism Swiss patriotism as mediator of Christian socialism Barth's break with liberal theology Restoring the Spirit of Pentecost 2. Discarding false foundations The Gottingen years The move to Munster 3. Nationalism as idolatry From Dogmatics to Homiletics Responding to the rise of National Socialism Dogmatics against idolatry 4. Election, Nation and State Reworking Calvin on election and the state The theological response to the Second World War The ethical implications of election 5. Encountering our neighbours Israel and the providential order Nationhood within the Command of God Nationhood according to theological exegesis Conclusion
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