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# Edward Schillebeeckx

(1914–2009)   Theologian

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Edward Schillebeeckx was a theologian, best known for *Eucharist*.

## Quick Facts About Edward Schillebeeckx

Born November 12, 1914

Died December 23, 2009

Profession Theologian

Notable works Eucharist

## About Edward Schillebeeckx

Edward Cornelis Florentius Alfonsus Schillebeeckx was a Belgian Catholic theologian born in Antwerp. He taught at the Catholic University of Nijmegen. He was a member of the Dominican Order. His books on theology have been translated into many languages, and his contributions to the Second Vatican Council made him known throughout the world.

##  Quotes by Edward Schillebeeckx

> [Christianity is not a message which has to be believed, but an experience of faith that becomes a message.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-schillebeeckx/christianity-is-not-a-message-which-has-to-be-believed-but-an/)

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> [The crucified but risen Jesus appears in the believing, assembled community of the church. That this sense of the risen, living Jesus…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-schillebeeckx/the-crucified-but-risen-jesus-appears-in-the-believing-assembled/)

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