Adolf von Harnack (1851-1930)

Major works

•          History of Dogma (7 vols.)

•          What is Christianity

Importance

•          German theologian and church historian

•          Was the foremost German advocate of a Protestant liberal theological program

•          Saw religion as reconciling culture and the Christian faith

•          Taught that we must get past dogma to the practical thrust of Jesus’ teachings

•          Took a highly individualistic approach to Christian living

•          Emphasized love and the kingdom of God

•          Most outstanding patristic scholar of his generation

•          Was greatly influenced by Ritschl