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Oscar Cullmann

French theologian (1902-1999) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 96

Oscar Cullmann was a French Lutheran theologian. He is best known for his work in the ecumenical movement and was partly responsible for the establishment of dialogue between the Lutheran and Roman Catholic traditions.

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour1979
Burkitt Medal1956
Paul VI Prize
Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne
Honorary Doctor of the University of Manchester
Honorary Doctor of the University of Edinburgh
Honorary Doctorate of Lund University
Honorary Doctorate of the University of Basel

About this person

Because of his intense ecumenical work, Cullmann's Basel colleague Karl Barth joked with him that his tombstone would bear the inscription "advisor to three popes".

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1999 · aged 96