Johann Baptist Metz
German Roman Catholic political theologian
About Johann Baptist Metz
Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 91). Johann Baptist Metz was a German theologian, university teacher, catholic priest and catholic theologian.
Johann Baptist Metz (5 August 1928 – 2 December 2019) was a German Catholic priest and theologian. He was ordinary professor of fundamental theology at the University of Münster and a consultant to the synod of German dioceses. He is regarded as one of the most important German theologians after the Second Vatican Council, and was an influence on the development of liberation theology.
Life and career Metz was born on 5 August 1928 in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Johann Baptist Metz's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Johann Baptist Metz?
German Roman Catholic political theologian (1928–2019)
When was Johann Baptist Metz born?
Johann Baptist Metz was born on 5 August 1928 in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz.
When did Johann Baptist Metz die?
Johann Baptist Metz died on 2 December 2019 in Münster.
What was Johann Baptist Metz's occupation?
Johann Baptist Metz was a theologian, university teacher, catholic priest and catholic theologian.
What nationality was Johann Baptist Metz?
Johann Baptist Metz was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Johann Baptist Metz
· DBpedia: Johann Baptist Metz
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johann Baptist Metz. https://biography.guide/johann-baptist-metz/
MLA: "Johann Baptist Metz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johann-baptist-metz/.
Chicago: "Johann Baptist Metz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johann-baptist-metz/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC