Jurgen Moltmann (b. 1926)

Major works

•          Theology of Hope

•          The Crucified God

Importance

•          German reformed theologian

•          Known for theology of hope (resurrection-centered theology)

•          Said eschatology is a key aspect of theology; renewed confidence in apocalyptic vision of Scripture

•          Held that the coming kingdom transforms the vision for the church

•          Believed that God is a suffering God

•          Held to social trinitarianism

•          Was a prisoner of war in WWII