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Delivered April 24, 1962, at The University of Chicago, this lecture centers on the living Word of God as the sole ground and norm of evangelical theology. Barth examines how theology must continually return to Christ.

The lectures were later published as the book Evangelical Theology: An Introduction (1963), with the first five chapters directly corresponding to the spoken series (expanded by twelve additional chapters reflecting related thoughts). Barth's delivery was measured yet passionate, often humorous, and marked by humility despite his fame—emphasizing theology as thankful obedience rather than intellectual mastery. The Chicago sessions included extended Q&A touching on ethics, civil rights, and theology's relevance in a fractured world, adding contextual depth not always replicated at Princeton.
These talks remain a compelling entry point to Barth's thought, highlighting his Christocentric, revelation-based approach while challenging any theology that starts from human experience or culture rather than God's gracious self-giving.