The kingdom of God is not of this earth, yet all earthly kingdoms will become subject to what you establish. Armed with the words of faith, your host goes forth to every place in the world and makes a way for you.

— Friedrich Rückert (1788–1866), Dichter

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Witness & Mission

Friedrich Rückert

Friedrich Rückert war ein deutscher Dichter, Sprachgelehrter und Orientalist des 19. Jahrhunderts, der vor allem in Erlangen, Berlin und Coburg wirkte. Bekannt ist er für seine virtuose Reimkunst, die Übersetzung orientalischer Dichtung in den deutschen Sprachraum sowie für Werke wie die „Kindertotenlieder“ und „Die Weisheit des Brahmanen“. Für heutige Bibelleser bieten seine Sinnsprüche und Gedichte prägnante Reflexionen über Gottvertrauen, Trost im Schmerz und lebensnahe Weisheit.

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