The Fight for Eternity in Paul Tillich's First World War Sermons

This article analyses a selection of archival material written by Paul Tillich, particularly his early parish sermons and sermons from World War I. Although the themes of ‘eternity’ and ‘the soul’ are rare in the early parish sermons and only appear in the context of death or suffering, they play a...

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Main Author: Birkler, Margrethe Kamille (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2025
In: The journal of ecclesiastical history
Year: 2025, Volume: 76, Issue: 2, Pages: 380-396
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