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# George Lindbeck

(1923–2018)   Church Historian

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George Lindbeck was a church historian.

## Quick Facts About George Lindbeck

Born March 10, 1923

Died January 8, 2018

Profession Church Historian

## About George Lindbeck

American theologian (1923–2018)... \| George Arthur Lindbeck was an American Lutheran theologian. He was best known as an ecumenicist and as one of the fathers of postliberal theology.

##  Quotes by George Lindbeck

> [“Your religion of origin has such a bone-deep hold on you that, as with a native language, it's your only hope for…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/george-lindbeck/your-religion-of-origin-has-such-a-bone-deep-hold-on-you-that-as-with/)

George Lindbeck

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