A world that is to have space for the public realm cannot be erected for one generation only or planned only for the living; it must surpass the lifespan of mortal men.

— Hanna Ahrens (1938–2024), Pastorin, Seelsorgerin und Buchautorin

Source: Vita Activa oder Vom tätigen Leben", Seite 68, Piper Verlag, 2002

Topics: Time & Transience, Ethical Questions, Wisdom & Understanding

Hanna Ahrens

Hanna Ahrens (1938–2024) war eine deutsche evangelische Pastorin, Seelsorgerin und Autorin, die nach einem mehrjährigen Dienst in Papua-Neuguinea vor allem von Hamburg aus in der Frauen- und Gemeindearbeit sowie als Schiffspastorin wirkte. Bekannt wurde sie durch zahlreiche christliche Bücher mit lebensnahen Alltagsgeschichten und seelsorglichen Impulsen. Heutigen Bibellesern bieten ihre Texte leicht verständliche Anregungen, Glaubensinhalte mit konkreten Alltagserfahrungen, Trost und Zuversicht zu verbinden.

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