SettingsGerman Roman Catholic theologians
Adam Franz Lennig
Adam Franz Lennig (3 December 1803 – 22 November 1866) was a ultramontanistic German Catholic theologian.
Adam Franz Lennig (3 December 1803 – 22 November 1866) was a ultramontanistic German Catholic theologian.
Alban Stolz
Alban Isidor Stolz (3 February 1808, Bühl, Grand Duchy of Baden – 16 October 1883) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and popular author.
Alban Isidor Stolz (3 February 1808, Bühl, Grand Duchy of Baden – 16 October 1883) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and popular author.
Alois Grimm
Alois Grimm (* October 24, 1886 in Külsheim, Germany, † hanged September 11, 1944 in Brandenburg-Görden) was a Jesuit priest, Patristic scholar, educator, and victim of Nazi religious hostility.
Alois Grimm (* October 24, 1886 in Külsheim, Germany, † hanged September 11, 1944 in Brandenburg-Görden) was a Jesuit priest, Patristic scholar, educator, and victim of Nazi religious hostility.
Alwin Hammers
Alwin Hammers (born 2 November 1942 in Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate) is a German theologian.
Alwin Hammers (born 2 November 1942 in Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate) is a German theologian.
Benedict Stattler
Benedict Stattler (30 January 1728 – 21 August 1797) was a German Jesuit theologian, an opponent of Immanuel Kant.
Benedict Stattler (30 January 1728 – 21 August 1797) was a German Jesuit theologian, an opponent of Immanuel Kant.
Bernard Jungmann
Bernard Jungmann was a German Catholic dogmatic theologian and ecclesiastical historian.
Bernard Jungmann was a German Catholic dogmatic theologian and ecclesiastical historian.
Bernhard Häring
Bernhard Häring (10 November 1912 – 3 July 1998) was German Roman Catholic theologian, and a Redemptorist priest.
Bernhard Häring (10 November 1912 – 3 July 1998) was German Roman Catholic theologian, and a Redemptorist priest.
Christian Gottlob Wilke
Christian Gottlob Wilke (May 13, 1786 – November 10, 1854) was a German theologian born near Zeitz.
Christian Gottlob Wilke (May 13, 1786 – November 10, 1854) was a German theologian born near Zeitz.
Christoph Scheiner
Christoph Scheiner SJ (25 July 1573 (or 1575) in Markt Wald near Mindelheim in Swabia, earlier markgravate Burgau, possession of the House of Habsburg – 18 July 1650 in Neisse in Silesia) was a ...
Christoph Scheiner SJ (25 July 1573 (or 1575) in Markt Wald near Mindelheim in Swabia, earlier markgravate Burgau, possession of the House of Habsburg – 18 July 1650 in Neisse in Silesia) was a ...
Clement Schrader
Clement Schrader (b. at Itzum, in Hanover, Germany, November 1820; d. at Poitiers, France, 23 February 1875 was a German Jesuit theologian.
Clement Schrader (b. at Itzum, in Hanover, Germany, November 1820; d. at Poitiers, France, 23 February 1875 was a German Jesuit theologian.
Conrad Koellin
Conrad Koellin,was a Dominican, professor of theology, and commentator on St. Thomas Aquinas.
Conrad Koellin,was a Dominican, professor of theology, and commentator on St. Thomas Aquinas.
Constantine von Schäzler
Constantine von Schäzler (b. at Ratisbon, 7 May 1827; d. at Interlaken, 9 September 1880) was a German Jesuit theologian.
Constantine von Schäzler (b. at Ratisbon, 7 May 1827; d. at Interlaken, 9 September 1880) was a German Jesuit theologian.
Dominic Schram
Dominic Schram, sometimes spelled Schramm (24 October 1722 - 21 September 1797) was a German Benedictine theologian and canonist.
Dominic Schram, sometimes spelled Schramm (24 October 1722 - 21 September 1797) was a German Benedictine theologian and canonist.
Désirée Nick
Désirée Saskia Nick (born 30 September, 1956 in Berlin) is a German actress, comedian and author.
Désirée Saskia Nick (born 30 September, 1956 in Berlin) is a German actress, comedian and author.
Eduard Müller (German politician)
Eduard Müller (born 15 November 1818 in Quilitz near Glogau - 6 January 1895 in Neisse) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and politician from the Prussian Province of Silesia.
Eduard Müller (born 15 November 1818 in Quilitz near Glogau - 6 January 1895 in Neisse) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and politician from the Prussian Province of Silesia.
Emil Albert Friedberg
Emil Albert Friedberg (1837-1910) was a German canonist.
Emil Albert Friedberg (1837-1910) was a German canonist.
Erich Zenger
Erich Zenger (July 9, 1939, Dollnstein – April 4, 2010, Münster) was a German Roman Catholic priest and theologian.
Erich Zenger (July 9, 1939, Dollnstein – April 4, 2010, Münster) was a German Roman Catholic priest and theologian.
Eugen Drewermann
Eugen Drewermann (born June 20, 1940) is a German church critic, theologian, peace activist and former Roman Catholic priest.
Eugen Drewermann (born June 20, 1940) is a German church critic, theologian, peace activist and former Roman Catholic priest.
Ferdinand Janner
Ferdinand Janner (February 4, 1836 – November 1, 1895) was a German theologian from Hirschau in the Upper Palatinate.
Ferdinand Janner (February 4, 1836 – November 1, 1895) was a German theologian from Hirschau in the Upper Palatinate.
Fortunatus Hueber
Fortunatus Hueber (born at Neustadt; died 12 February 1706, at Munich) was a German Franciscan historian and theologian.
Fortunatus Hueber (born at Neustadt; died 12 February 1706, at Munich) was a German Franciscan historian and theologian.
Franz Georg Benkert
Franz Georg Benkert (25 September 1790 – 20 May 1859) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and historical writer.
Franz Georg Benkert (25 September 1790 – 20 May 1859) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and historical writer.
Franz Ignaz von Streber
Franz Ignaz von Streber (11 February 1758 – 26 April 1841) was a German numismatist and theologian from Reisbach, Lower Bavaria.
Franz Ignaz von Streber (11 February 1758 – 26 April 1841) was a German numismatist and theologian from Reisbach, Lower Bavaria.
Franz Joseph Dölger
Franz Joseph Dölger (October 18, 1879 – October 17, 1940) was a German Catholic theologian and church historian who was a native of Sulzbach am Main.
Franz Joseph Dölger (October 18, 1879 – October 17, 1940) was a German Catholic theologian and church historian who was a native of Sulzbach am Main.
Franz Michael Permaneder
Franz Michael Permaneder (b. at Traunstein, Bavaria, 12 August 1794; d. at Regensburg, 10 October 1862) was a German canon lawyer.
Franz Michael Permaneder (b. at Traunstein, Bavaria, 12 August 1794; d. at Regensburg, 10 October 1862) was a German canon lawyer.
Franz Peter Knoodt
Franz Peter Knoodt (November 6, 1811 - January 27, 1889) was a German Catholic theologian who was a native of Boppard.
Franz Peter Knoodt (November 6, 1811 - January 27, 1889) was a German Catholic theologian who was a native of Boppard.
Franz Philip Kaulen
Franz Philip Kaulen (born 20 March 1827, at Düsseldorf; died at Bonn, 11 July 1907) was a German Catholic scriptural scholar.
Franz Philip Kaulen (born 20 March 1827, at Düsseldorf; died at Bonn, 11 July 1907) was a German Catholic scriptural scholar.
Franz Xaver Dieringer
Franz Xaver Dieringer was a Catholic theologian, b. 22 August 1811, at Rangendingen (Hohenzollern-Hechingen); d. 8 September 1876, at Veringendorf.
Franz Xaver Dieringer was a Catholic theologian, b. 22 August 1811, at Rangendingen (Hohenzollern-Hechingen); d. 8 September 1876, at Veringendorf.
Franz Xaver Reithmayr
Franz Xaver Reithmayr (March 16, 1809 - January 26, 1872) was a German Catholic theologian who specialized in New Testament exegesis.
Franz Xaver Reithmayr (March 16, 1809 - January 26, 1872) was a German Catholic theologian who specialized in New Testament exegesis.
Friedrich Heinrich Hugo Windischmann
Friedrich Heinrich Hugo Windischmann (b.
Friedrich Heinrich Hugo Windischmann (b.
Georg Hermes
Georg Hermes (22 April 1775, Dreierwalde – 26 May 1831), German Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Dreierwalde, in Westphalia, and was educated at the gymnasium and university of Münster, in...
Georg Hermes (22 April 1775, Dreierwalde – 26 May 1831), German Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Dreierwalde, in Westphalia, and was educated at the gymnasium and university of Münster, in...
Georg Karl Mayer
Georg Karl Mayer (March 30, 1811 – July 22, 1868) was a German Roman Catholic theologian who was born in Aschbach, Upper Franconia.
Georg Karl Mayer (March 30, 1811 – July 22, 1868) was a German Roman Catholic theologian who was born in Aschbach, Upper Franconia.
George Pirkhamer
George Pirkhamer was a Roman Catholic theologian and prior at Nuremberg, Germany in the 15th century.
George Pirkhamer was a Roman Catholic theologian and prior at Nuremberg, Germany in the 15th century.
Gerhard Schneemann
Gerhard Schneemann (born at Wesel, Lower Rhine, 12 February 1829; d. at Kerkrade, Netherlands, 20 November 1885) was a German Jesuit.
Gerhard Schneemann (born at Wesel, Lower Rhine, 12 February 1829; d. at Kerkrade, Netherlands, 20 November 1885) was a German Jesuit.
Heinrich Klee
Heinrich Klee (Münstermaifeld, Rhine province, 20 April 1800 – Munich, 28 July 1840) was a German theologian and Biblical exegete who argued against liberal and Rationalist currents in Cat...
Heinrich Klee (Münstermaifeld, Rhine province, 20 April 1800 – Munich, 28 July 1840) was a German theologian and Biblical exegete who argued against liberal and Rationalist currents in Cat...
Henry of Kalkar
Henry of Kalkar (1328 – 20 December 1408) was a Carthusian writer.
Henry of Kalkar (1328 – 20 December 1408) was a Carthusian writer.
Herman Scholliner
Herman Scholliner (15 January 1722, Freising, Upper Bavaria – 16 July 1795) was a German Benedictine theologian and historian.
Herman Scholliner (15 January 1722, Freising, Upper Bavaria – 16 July 1795) was a German Benedictine theologian and historian.
Hieronymus Dungersheim
Hieronymus Dungersheim or Dungersheym von Ochsenfart(1465–1540) was a German Catholic theologian and controversialist (skeptic).
Hieronymus Dungersheim or Dungersheym von Ochsenfart(1465–1540) was a German Catholic theologian and controversialist (skeptic).
Hildegard of Bingen
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, O.S.B., also known as Saint Hildegard, and Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, Benedictine abbess, visionary,...
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, O.S.B., also known as Saint Hildegard, and Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German writer, composer, philosopher, Christian mystic, Benedictine abbess, visionary,...
Hubert Jedin
Hubert Jedin (17 June 1900- 16 July 1980) was a Catholic Church historian from Germany, whose publications specialized on the history of ecumenical councils in general and the Council of Trent i...
Hubert Jedin (17 June 1900- 16 July 1980) was a Catholic Church historian from Germany, whose publications specialized on the history of ecumenical councils in general and the Council of Trent i...
Hugo Rahner
Hugo Rahner, was a German Jesuit, Theologian, * 3 May 1900 in Pfullendorf (Baden), † 21 December 1968 in Munich.
Hugo Rahner, was a German Jesuit, Theologian, * 3 May 1900 in Pfullendorf (Baden), † 21 December 1968 in Munich.
Jakob Merten
Jakob Merten (August 11, 1809 - February 22, 1872) was a German Catholic theologian who was born in Wittlich.
Jakob Merten (August 11, 1809 - February 22, 1872) was a German Catholic theologian who was born in Wittlich.
Jakob Miller
Jakob Miller (also spelled Jacob Myller or Müller; 1550, Kißlegg, Allgäu - 11 December 1597, Regensburg) was a Catholic reformist theologian, provost and administrator of the diocese of ...
Jakob Miller (also spelled Jacob Myller or Müller; 1550, Kißlegg, Allgäu - 11 December 1597, Regensburg) was a Catholic reformist theologian, provost and administrator of the diocese of ...
Johann Baptist von Hirscher
Johann Baptist von Hirscher (20 January 1788, Bodnegg – 4 September 1865) was a German Catholic theologian.
Johann Baptist von Hirscher (20 January 1788, Bodnegg – 4 September 1865) was a German Catholic theologian.
Johann Baptista Baltzer
Johann Baptista Baltzer (16 June 1803 – 1 October 1871) was a German Catholic theologian.
Johann Baptista Baltzer (16 June 1803 – 1 October 1871) was a German Catholic theologian.
Johann Eck
Dr. Johann Maier von Eck was a German Scholastic theologian and defender of Catholicism during the Protestant Reformation.
Dr. Johann Maier von Eck was a German Scholastic theologian and defender of Catholicism during the Protestant Reformation.
Johann Heinrich Achterfeldt
Johann Heinrich Achterfeldt (17 June 1788 – 11 May 1877) was a German theologian.
Johann Heinrich Achterfeldt (17 June 1788 – 11 May 1877) was a German theologian.
Johann Nepomuk Oischinger
Johann Nepomuk Paul Oischinger (13 May 1817 - 11 December 1876) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and philosopher who was a native of Wittmannsberg, Bavaria.
Johann Nepomuk Paul Oischinger (13 May 1817 - 11 December 1876) was a German Roman Catholic theologian and philosopher who was a native of Wittmannsberg, Bavaria.
Johann Nikolaus Weislinger
Johann Nikolauss Weislinger (1691, Püttlingen – 29 August 1755) was a polemical writer.
Johann Nikolauss Weislinger (1691, Püttlingen – 29 August 1755) was a polemical writer.
Johann Spörlein
Johann Spörlein (January 7, 1814 - November 19, 1873) was a German Catholic church historian who was a native of Burk, today a neighborhood in the city of Forchheim.
Johann Spörlein (January 7, 1814 - November 19, 1873) was a German Catholic church historian who was a native of Burk, today a neighborhood in the city of Forchheim.
Johann Theodor Katerkamp
Johann Theodor Katerkamp (January 17, 1764 – June 9, 1834) was a German Catholic church historian who was born in Ochtrup.
Johann Theodor Katerkamp (January 17, 1764 – June 9, 1834) was a German Catholic church historian who was born in Ochtrup.
Johannes Hoff
Johannes Hoff teaches philosophical theology at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Johannes Hoff teaches philosophical theology at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Johannes Pfefferkorn
Johannes (Josef) Pfefferkorn (1469–1523) was a Jewish-born, German Catholic theologian and writer who converted from Judaism.
Johannes (Josef) Pfefferkorn (1469–1523) was a Jewish-born, German Catholic theologian and writer who converted from Judaism.
Johannes Quasten
Johannes Quasten (3 May 1900 in Homberg – 10 March 1987 in Freiburg im Breisgau) was a Roman Catholic theologian and scholar of patristics.
Johannes Quasten (3 May 1900 in Homberg – 10 March 1987 in Freiburg im Breisgau) was a Roman Catholic theologian and scholar of patristics.
Johannes von Kuhn
Johannes von Kuhn (19 February 1806 – 8 May 1887) was a German Catholic theologian.
Johannes von Kuhn (19 February 1806 – 8 May 1887) was a German Catholic theologian.
Josef Hilgers
Josef Hilgers (9 September 1858 Kückhoven, - 25 January 1918, the Emmerich Bonifatiushaus, the academic centre for the diocese of Fulda) was a German Jesuit who wrote on theological and ascetica...
Josef Hilgers (9 September 1858 Kückhoven, - 25 January 1918, the Emmerich Bonifatiushaus, the academic centre for the diocese of Fulda) was a German Jesuit who wrote on theological and ascetica...
Joseph Hergenröther
Joseph Hergenröther was a German Church historian and canonist, and the first Cardinal-Prefect of the Vatican Archives.
Joseph Hergenröther was a German Church historian and canonist, and the first Cardinal-Prefect of the Vatican Archives.
Joseph Kleutgen
Joseph (or Josef) Wilhelm Karl Kleutgen (9 April 1811 – 13 January 1883) was a German Jesuit theologian and philosopher.
Joseph (or Josef) Wilhelm Karl Kleutgen (9 April 1811 – 13 January 1883) was a German Jesuit theologian and philosopher.
Jutta Burggraf
Jutta Burggraf was a German Roman Catholic theologian.
Jutta Burggraf was a German Roman Catholic theologian.
Karl Adam (theologian)
Karl Borromäus Adam (October 22, 1876, Freudenberg, Bavaria - April 1, 1966, Tübingen) was a German Catholic theologian of the early 20th century.
Karl Borromäus Adam (October 22, 1876, Freudenberg, Bavaria - April 1, 1966, Tübingen) was a German Catholic theologian of the early 20th century.
Karl Eschweiler
Karl Eschweiler (1886 – 1936) was an academic Roman Catholic theologian in Germany, who, as a so-called brown priest, publicly promoted cooperation and reconciliation between the church and Hitl...
Karl Eschweiler (1886 – 1936) was an academic Roman Catholic theologian in Germany, who, as a so-called brown priest, publicly promoted cooperation and reconciliation between the church and Hitl...
Karl Josef Becker
Karl Josef Becker is a German Catholic theologian and consultor for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 15 September 1977.
Karl Josef Becker is a German Catholic theologian and consultor for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith since 15 September 1977.
Karl Rahner
Karl Rahner, SJ was a German Jesuit and theologian who, alongside Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Yves Congar, is considered one of the most influential Roman Catholic, if not always...
Karl Rahner, SJ was a German Jesuit and theologian who, alongside Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Yves Congar, is considered one of the most influential Roman Catholic, if not always...
Karl-Heinz Ohlig
Karl-Heinz Ohlig ( Born 1938 in Koblenz) is a German professor of Religious Studies and the History of Christianity at the University of Saarland, Germany.
Karl-Heinz Ohlig ( Born 1938 in Koblenz) is a German professor of Religious Studies and the History of Christianity at the University of Saarland, Germany.
Martin Gerbert
Martin Gerbert, German theologian, historian and writer on music, belonged to the noble family of Gerbert von Hornau, and was born at Horb am Neckar, Württemberg, on the 12th of August 1720.
Martin Gerbert, German theologian, historian and writer on music, belonged to the noble family of Gerbert von Hornau, and was born at Horb am Neckar, Württemberg, on the 12th of August 1720.
Martin of Cochem
Martin of Cochem was a German Capuchin theologian, preacher and ascetic writer.
Martin of Cochem was a German Capuchin theologian, preacher and ascetic writer.
Maurus von Schenkl
Maurus von Schenkl was a German Benedictine theologian and canonist.
Maurus von Schenkl was a German Benedictine theologian and canonist.
Michael Vehe
Michael Vehe (c. 1480–1539) was a German monk and theologian.
Michael Vehe (c. 1480–1539) was a German monk and theologian.
Nicholas of Cusa
Nicholas of Kues (1401 – August 11, 1464), also referred to as Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Cusa, was a cardinal of the Catholic Church from Germany (Holy Roman Empire), a philo...
Nicholas of Kues (1401 – August 11, 1464), also referred to as Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Cusa, was a cardinal of the Catholic Church from Germany (Holy Roman Empire), a philo...
Norbert Peters (priest)
Norbert Peters (*5 August 1863 Allendorf; † 20 January 1938 Paderborn) was a German Catholic biblical scholar, born at Allendorf.
Norbert Peters (*5 August 1863 Allendorf; † 20 January 1938 Paderborn) was a German Catholic biblical scholar, born at Allendorf.
Ortwin
Hardwin von Grätz, known as Ortuinus Gratius or Ortwin (1475 – May 22, 1542), was a German humanist scholar and theologian.
Hardwin von Grätz, known as Ortuinus Gratius or Ortwin (1475 – May 22, 1542), was a German humanist scholar and theologian.
Otto Faller
Rev.Otto Faller SJ (1889-1971) was Provincial Superior of the Jesuit order in Germany, educator, teacher and Dean at Stella Matutina in Austria and Kolleg St. Blasien in Germany, professor of ...
Rev.Otto Faller SJ (1889-1971) was Provincial Superior of the Jesuit order in Germany, educator, teacher and Dean at Stella Matutina in Austria and Kolleg St. Blasien in Germany, professor of ...
Otto of Passau
Otto of Passau was a medieval German clerical author.
Otto of Passau was a medieval German clerical author.
Peter Aloys Gratz
Peter Aloys Gratz (17 August 1769, Oy-Mittelberg – 1 November 1849) was a German schoolmaster and widely-published Biblical scholar, who contributed to debates within Catholicism in the early ni...
Peter Aloys Gratz (17 August 1769, Oy-Mittelberg – 1 November 1849) was a German schoolmaster and widely-published Biblical scholar, who contributed to debates within Catholicism in the early ni...
Peter Binsfeld
Peter Binsfeld (alternate spelling Peter Binsfield, lat.
Peter Binsfeld (alternate spelling Peter Binsfield, lat.
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI (Benedictus PP. XVI; Benedetto XVI; Benedikt XVI.; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop ...
Benedict XVI (Benedictus PP. XVI; Benedetto XVI; Benedikt XVI.; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop ...
Reinhard Hütter
Reinhard Hütter or Reinhard Huetter is a formerly Lutheran, now Catholic, theologian who is currently Professor of Christian Theology at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC.
Reinhard Hütter or Reinhard Huetter is a formerly Lutheran, now Catholic, theologian who is currently Professor of Christian Theology at Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC.
Robert Leiber
Robert Leiber, S.J. (1887-1967), close advisor to Pope Pius XII, a Jesuit priest from Germany was Professor for Church History at the Gregorian University in Rome from 1930-1960.
Robert Leiber, S.J. (1887-1967), close advisor to Pope Pius XII, a Jesuit priest from Germany was Professor for Church History at the Gregorian University in Rome from 1930-1960.
Theodor Gangauf
Theodor Gangauf (November 1, 1809 – September 15, 1875) was a German Catholic theologian who was born in Bergen, Bavaria.
Theodor Gangauf (November 1, 1809 – September 15, 1875) was a German Catholic theologian who was born in Bergen, Bavaria.
Valentin Thalhofer
Valentin Thalhofer (January 20, 1825 –Â September 17, 1891) was a German Roman Catholic clergyman and theologian.
Valentin Thalhofer (January 20, 1825 –Â September 17, 1891) was a German Roman Catholic clergyman and theologian.