Adolf von Harnack

Adolf von Harnack was a renowned German theologian and scholar who studied early Christianity and religious history. He is best known for his efforts to understand how Christian beliefs developed and for promoting a more flexible, historically aware approach to religious texts. His work emphasized the importance of historical context in interpreting religious ideas, challenging strict literalism. Harnack’s influence helped shape modern biblical studies and theological thought by encouraging scholars to see Christianity’s roots as open to evolution and reinterpretation over time.