The usual overburdening of modern people in all social circles results in the atrophy of what is spiritual within them.
— Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965), Missionsarzt
Topics: Work & Vocation, Wisdom & Understanding
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer (1875–1965) war ein deutsch-französischer evangelischer Theologe, Philosoph und Missionsarzt, der vor allem durch den Aufbau seines Tropenhospitals in Lambaréné im heutigen Gabun bekannt wurde. Er steht für die einflussreiche Ethik der „Ehrfurcht vor dem Leben“ und bahnbrechende Beiträge zur Leben-Jesu-Forschung, wenngleich sein zeittypisch paternalistisches Auftreten gegenüber der afrikanischen Bevölkerung bis heute kritisch diskutiert wird. Für Bibelleser veranschaulicht er den radikalen Versuch, theologische Reflexion mit praktischer Nächstenliebe und Schöpfungsverantwortung zu verbinden.
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