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Rudolf Steck

1842 – 1924

Swiss reformed pastor and professor of theology

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Lived 1842 – 1924 (aged 82). Rudolf Steck was a Swiss pastor, theologian, university teacher and writer.

Johann Rudolf Julius Steck (18 January 1842 – 30 November 1924) was a Swiss reformed theologian and writer.

Steck was a pastor of the Reformed Church, Dresden (1867-1881). From 1881 to 1921 he was Professor of Theology at the University of Bern. He was influenced by the writings of Bruno Bauer and was a proponent of the Christ myth theory. He believed that the Pauline epistles were a case of second century pseudepigrapha.

Steck argued that the Pauline letters were written by a school of people.

Selected publications Der Galaterbrief nach seiner Echtheit untersucht nebst kritischen Bemerkungen zu den Paulinischen Hauptbriefen (1888) [Inquiry into the Genuineness of the Galatians Epistle, and Critical Remarks on the Chief Paulines]

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Education
University of Bern, University of Jena, Heidelberg University
Employers
University of Bern
Awards
Honorary doctorate
Also known as
Johann Rudolf Julius Steck

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudolf Steck?

Swiss reformed pastor and professor of theology (1842-1924)

When was Rudolf Steck born?

Rudolf Steck was born on 18 January 1842 in Bern.

When did Rudolf Steck die?

Rudolf Steck died on 30 November 1924 in Bern.

What was Rudolf Steck's occupation?

Rudolf Steck was a pastor, theologian, university teacher and writer.

What nationality was Rudolf Steck?

Rudolf Steck was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudolf Steck

· Wikidata: Q24192517

· DBpedia: Rudolf Steck

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