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Ruth Lapide

German historian and theologian (1929-2022) · Germany · On the map · Academics · Died at 93

Ruth Lapide was a German theologian and historian who was foremost among German language scholars to facilitate and improve understanding between Jews and Christians. After studies in Jerusalem, she returned to Germany in 1974 with her husband Pinchas Lapide, where they co-authored many books.

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2022Died30 August 20222015Ehrenplakette der Stadt Frankfurt am MainAward2012Wolfram von Eschenbach AwardAward2003Hessian Order of Merit at ribbonAward2000Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward1929Born8 June 1929

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Ehrenplakette der Stadt Frankfurt am Main2015
Wolfram von Eschenbach Award2012
Hessian Order of Merit at ribbon2003
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany2000

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Lapide taught at the Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg, appeared on television, and was an advisor to the German Bishops' Conference.

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Country
Germany
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2022 · aged 93