Being able to believe is the greatest power.

— Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464), Kardinal und Philosoph

Topics: Faith & Trust, Courage & Strength

Nicholas of Cusa

Nikolaus von Kues (1401–1464) war ein deutscher Philosoph, Theologe und katholischer Kardinal, der im Übergang vom Spätmittelalter zur Frühen Neuzeit unter anderem in Deutschland, Rom und als Fürstbischof von Brixen wirkte. Bekannt ist er für seine Lehre vom „belehrten Nichtwissen“ (*docta ignorantia*), den Zusammenfall aller Gegensätze in Gott sowie für frühe Schriften zur Verständigung der Religionen. Für Bibelleser mahnt sein Werk zur Demut vor der Unbegreiflichkeit Gottes, während Historiker auf seine harten kirchenpolitischen Konflikte und antijüdische Verordnungen hinweisen.

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