Eberhard Bethge
Theologian and academic on Bonhoeffer
Born
1909
116 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A prominent theologian and academic, contributed significantly to the understanding of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's work. Served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and wrote extensively on ethics and theology. Most noted for a comprehensive biography of Bonhoeffer, which became an essential text in Christian theology. Engaged in discussions regarding the role of faith in contemporary society and the ethics of resistance in totalitarian regimes.
Authored a significant biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Served as a professor at the University of Tübingen
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