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

• Ritschlianism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Ritschlian

1890–95; Ritschl + -ian

Example Sentences

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Ritschlian

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

Its consonance with some of the truths underlying socialism may account, in a measure, for the influence which the Ritschlian theology has had.

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

It is long since one could properly speak of a Ritschlian school.

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

The Ritschlian value-judgment theory in its disparagement of philosophy is practically a dethronement of reason.

From Christianity and Ethics A Handbook of Christian Ethics by Alexander, Archibald B. C.

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