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“In the cross of Christ God is taking man dead-seriously so that he may open up for him the happy freedom of Easter. God takes upon himself the pain of negation and the God forsakenness of judgement to reconcile himself with his enemies and to give the godless fellowship with himself. ~ Theology of Play, p.33”

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Jürgen Moltmann

Jürgen Moltmann is a German theologian and philosopher, born on April 8, 1926. His research spans across various fields such as Christian theology, ethics, and political philosophy, having a profound impact on contemporary theology. more

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