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Theodor Zahn

1838-10-10 – 1933-03-05

Portrait of Theodor Zahn
Theodor Zahn, Professor of Theology, Erlangen, circa 1908.Credit: Theodor Zahn

Life & Legacy

Theodor Zahn or Theodor von Zahn (10 October 1838 in Moers – 5 March 1933 in Erlangen) was a German Protestant theologian and biblical scholar. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature three times.

Occupation & Career

docent, church historian, university teacher, writer, pedagogue, Protestant theologian

Education

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Faith & Community

Protestant church

Legacy Highlights

Church

Protestant church

Employer

Kiel University · Leipzig University · University of Erlangen–Nuremberg · University of Göttingen

Organizations & Memberships

Erlanger Wingolf · Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony

Education & Institutions

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q89662 — wikidata View source

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