About Arnold van Ruler
Lived 1908 – 1970 (aged 62). Arnold van Ruler was a Dutch theologian and university teacher.
Arnold Albert van Ruler (10 December 1908 – 15 December 1970) was a Dutch minister and theologian.
Van Ruler was born in Apeldoorn. He studied at the University of Groningen and was ordained as a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church. He obtained his PhD from the same institution in 1947 and became professor of theology at the University of Utrecht. For many years, he broadcast Bible meditations via AVRO.
Van Ruler was in favour of a theocracy. He was heavily influenced by Philippus Jacobus Hoedemaker. van Ruler also emphasized the goodness of creation.
Van Ruler had five children, including Betteke van Ruler.
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Who was Arnold van Ruler?
Dutch theologian (1908–1970)
When was Arnold van Ruler born?
Arnold van Ruler was born on 10 December 1908 in Apeldoorn.
When did Arnold van Ruler die?
Arnold van Ruler died on 15 December 1970 in Utrecht.
What was Arnold van Ruler's occupation?
Arnold van Ruler was a theologian and university teacher.
What nationality was Arnold van Ruler?
Arnold van Ruler was Dutch.
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