Gerhard von Rad

German theologian (1901-1971)
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Gerhard von Rad

Summary

Gerhard von Rad is a human[1]. Born in Nuremberg[2], he… he was born on October 21, 1901[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on October 31, 1971[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], biblical scholar[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard von Rad's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
  • Gerhard von Rad died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Gerhard von Rad was born on October 21, 1901[3].
  • Gerhard von Rad died on October 31, 1971[5].
  • Gerhard von Rad held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Gerhard von Rad worked as a theologian[6].
  • Gerhard von Rad worked as a biblical scholar[7].
  • Gerhard von Rad worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Gerhard von Rad was employed by Leipzig University[11].
  • Among Gerhard von Rad's employers was University of Göttingen[12].
  • Among Gerhard von Rad's employers was Heidelberg University[13].
  • Gerhard von Rad was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].
  • Gerhard von Rad was employed by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[15].
  • Gerhard von Rad's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Gerhard von Rad was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[17].
  • Gerhard von Rad received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18].
  • Gerhard von Rad was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Gerhard von Rad was a member of Akademische Gesellschaft Stuttgardia[20].
  • Gerhard von Rad's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Gerhard von Rad is recorded as male[22].
  • Gerhard von Rad's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gerhard von Rad's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard von Rad[24].
  • Gerhard von Rad earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].
  • Gerhard von Rad's given name is recorded as Gerhard[26].
  • Gerhard von Rad's work location is recorded as Jena[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerhard von Rad's place of birth was Nuremberg[2]. He was born on October 21, 1901[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[16], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[17], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1742[34], headquartered in Erlangen[35]. Gerhard von Rad earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], biblical scholar[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Leipzig University[11], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39]; University of Göttingen[12], a campus university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1734[42], headquartered in Göttingen[43]; Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1386[46], headquartered in Heidelberg[47]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1558[50], headquartered in Jena[51]; and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[15], a public research university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1742[54], headquartered in Erlangen[55].

Recognition

Gerhard von Rad received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18].

Personal Life

Gerhard von Rad's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Gerhard von Rad died on October 31, 1971[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Gerhard von Rad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

He has been cited as an influence by Richard A. Jensen[58], a theologian[59], 1934–2014[60], of United States[61].

FAQs

Where was Gerhard von Rad born?

Gerhard von Rad's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].

Where did Gerhard von Rad die?

Gerhard von Rad died in Heidelberg[4].

What did Gerhard von Rad do for work?

Gerhard von Rad worked as theologian[6], biblical scholar[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Gerhard von Rad go to school?

Gerhard von Rad was educated at University of Tübingen[16] and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[17].

What awards did Gerhard von Rad receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18].

Who did Gerhard von Rad influence?

Gerhard von Rad has been cited as an influence by Richard A. Jensen[58].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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