Wolfhart Pannenberg

Theologian and academic scholar

Wolfhart Pannenberg - Theologian and academic scholar
Born

October 2nd, 1928
96 years ago

Died

September 4th, 2014
11 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

Links & References

Contributed significantly to modern theology, focusing on the philosophy of religion and systematic theology. Authored key works such as 'Systematic Theology' which addressed the intersection of faith and reason. Served as a professor at several universities, influencing generations of theologians. Engaged in dialogue between theology and science, exploring the implications of historical Jesus studies.

Authored 'Systematic Theology'

Served as a professor at Munich University

Engaged in theological debates on historical Jesus

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