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Georg Hermes

German theologian
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Born:
April 22, 1775, Dreierwalde, Münster
Died:
May 26, 1831, Bonn (aged 56)
Subjects Of Study:
Christianity
rationalism
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Georg Hermes (born April 22, 1775, Dreierwalde, Münster—died May 26, 1831, Bonn) was a German Roman Catholic theologian, originator of the theological system called Hermesianism, which attempted to demonstrate the rational necessity of Christianity. His theology was deeply influenced by the philosophical works of Immanuel Kant and J.G. Fichte. Educated at the University of Münster, Hermes was ordained in 1799 and later became a professor of dogmatic theology there. In 1819 he was appointed professor at the University of Bonn, whence his doctrines spread throughout Germany. Einleitung in die christkatholische Theologie (1819–29; “Introduction to the Catholic Theology”) sought to establish ...(100 of 183 words)

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