Ritschlian

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[rich-lee-uhn] / ˈrɪtʃ li ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the theology of Albrecht Ritschl (1822–89), who developed a liberal Christian theology and maintained that religious faith is based on value judgments.

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noun

1. a supporter of Ritschlian theology.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Ritschlianism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Ritschlian

1890–95; Ritschl + -ian

Example Sentences

The Ritschlian movement has engaged a generation of more or less notable thinkers in the period since Ritschl's death.

From An Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant by Moore, Edward Caldwell

These extracts from Harnack and Herrmann represent the attitude towards Mysticism of the Ritschlian school in Germany, of which Kaftan is another well-known exponent.

From Christian Mysticism by Inge, William Ralph

Pragmatism may be described as the secularising of the Ritschlian system of theological thought.

From Humours of Irish Life by Various

It will be long until we shall cease to reckon with a Ritschlian influence.

From An Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant by Moore, Edward Caldwell

That sums up this aspect of the Ritschlian position.

From An Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant by Moore, Edward Caldwell