Andreas Osiander
Protestant theologian, reformed doctrine

Born
December 19th, 1498
526 years ago
Died
October 17th, 1552
472 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Born in 1498, a German Protestant theologian played a significant role in the development of Protestant teachings during the Reformation. He served as a professor of theology in the University of Königsberg and contributed extensively to Reformed doctrine. Osiander's major work includes the reformulation of the doctrine of justification and the introduction of a distinct understanding of the atonement. His writings and theological positions were influential and often sparked debates among contemporaries, including Martin Luther. Osiander emphasized the idea of faith and the nature of Christ's role in salvation, which shaped Protestant theology in the subsequent years.
Developed reformed doctrine of justification
Contributed to the understanding of atonement
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