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# Krister Stendahl

(1921–2008)   University Teacher

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Krister Stendahl was an university teacher.

## Quick Facts About Krister Stendahl

Born April 21, 1921

Died April 15, 2008

Profession University Teacher

## About Krister Stendahl

Swedish theologian and New Testament scholar (1921-2008)... \| Krister Olofson Stendahl was a Swedish theologian, New Testament scholar, and Church of Sweden Bishop of Stockholm. He also served as dean, professor, and professor emeritus at Harvard Divinity School.

##  Quotes by Krister Stendahl

> [“The more one pleases generally, the less one pleases profoundly.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/krister-stendahl/the-more-one-pleases-generally-the-less-one-pleases-profoundly/)

Krister Stendahl

[Inspirational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b1/krister-stendahl-70487_inspirational_the-more-one-pleases-generally-the-less_289558.png)

> [Love does not seek equals; it creates them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/krister-stendahl/love-does-not-seek-equals-it-creates-them/)

Krister Stendahl

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/daf/krister-stendahl-70487_doe_love-does-not-seek-equals-it-creates-the_865122.png)

> [Our vision is more obstructed by what we think we know than by our lack of knowledge.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/krister-stendahl/our-vision-is-more-obstructed-by-what-we-think-we-know-than-by-our/)

Krister Stendahl

[Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e52/krister-stendahl-70487_dreams_our-vision-is-more-obstructed-by-what-we_1034750.png)

> [Humor, together with irony,forms a safeguard against idolatry.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/krister-stendahl/humor-together-with-irony-forms-a-safeguard-against-idolatry/)

Krister Stendahl

[Comedy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/comedy/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/daa/krister-stendahl-70487_comedy_humor-together-with-irony-forms-a-safegu_2416713.png)

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