Hans Küng (b. 1928)

Major works

•          On Being a Christian

•          Judaism

•          Numerous articles and books

Importance

•          Roman Catholic theologian

•          Most published, translated, and read Catholic theologian of the 20^th century

•          Had ecumenical emphasis

•          Questioned infallibility of the pope

•          Called for a Christology from below

•          Said there was a need for church reform

•          Wanted more of a role for women in the church

•          Did a dissertation on Barth’s doctrine of justification

•          Came into conflict with Roman Catholic authorities

•          Said Protestant and Roman Catholic views of justification are not that different