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Edward Schillebeeckx
Belgian Catholic theologian (1914–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Cornelis Florentius Alfonsus Schillebeeckx[lower-alpha 1] OP (November 12, 1914 – December 23, 2009) was a Belgian Catholic theologian born in Antwerp. He taught at the Catholic University in Nijmegen.[1] He was a member of the Dominican Order. His books on theology have been translated into many languages, and his contributions to the Second Vatican Council made him known throughout the world.[2]
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Edward Schillebeeckx | |
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![]() Schillebeeckx in 1979 | |
Born | (1914-11-12)12 November 1914 Antwerp, Belgium |
Died | 23 December 2009(2009-12-23) (aged 95) Nijmegen, Netherlands |
Nationality | Belgian |
Other names | Edward Cornelis Florentius Alfonsus Schillebeeckx |
Awards | Erasmus Prize (1982) |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Religion | Christianity (Roman Catholic) |
Church | Latin Church |
Ordained | 1941 (priest) |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | Le Saulchoir, Catholic University of Leuven |
Influences | Dominicus De Petter |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Theology |
Sub-discipline | Dogmatic theology |
Institutions | Catholic University of Nijmegen |
Notable ideas | Transignification |
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