The fool talks forever about nothing, not because he is full, but because he is empty, not for instruction, but for the pure love of talking.

— Charles Bridges (1794–1869), Geistlicher

Related Bible passage: PRO.10.19

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Growth & Character

Charles Bridges

Charles Bridges (1794–1869) war ein englischer Geistlicher der Church of England, der vor allem als Gemeindepfarrer in Suffolk und Dorset wirkte. Als führender Vertreter des evangelikalen Flügels seiner Kirche wurde er durch Schriften zur Pastoraltheologie und fundierte Bibelkommentare bekannt. Heutigen Bibellesern begegnet er durch Auslegungen zu Psalmen und Weisheitsbüchern, die theologische Reflexion mit praktischer Seelsorge verbinden.

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