Edward Schillebeeckx
Edward Cornelis Florentius Alfonsus Schillebeeckx OP (November 12, 1914 – December 23, 2009) was a Belgian Catholic theologian born in Antwerp. He taught at the Catholic University in Nijmegen. He was a member of the Dominican Order. His books on theology have been translated into many languages, and his contributions to the Second Vatican Council made him known throughout the world.
The Reverend Edward Schillebeeckx | |
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Schillebeeckx in 1979 | |
| Born | 12 November 1914 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Died | 23 December 2009 (aged 95) Nijmegen, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Other names | Edward Cornelis Florentius Alfonsus Schillebeeckx |
| Awards | Erasmus Prize (1982) |
| Ecclesiastical career | |
| Religion | Christianity (Roman Catholic) |
| Church | Latin Church |
| Ordained | 1941 (priest) |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Le Saulchoir, Catholic University of Leuven |
| Influences | Dominicus De Petter |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Theology |
| Sub-discipline | Dogmatic theology |
| Institutions | Catholic University of Nijmegen |
| Notable ideas | Transignification |
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