Death Quote by Eberhard Jüngel
![“[Jesus] is the event of the unity of life and death for the sake of life. Thus he is the event of a still greater selflessness in the midst of such great selfrelatedness. That is how he is God.” quote by Eberhard Jüngel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b6/eberhard-j-ngel-38288_death_jesus-is-the-event-of-the-unity-of-life_1330778.jpg)
““[Jesus] is the event of the unity of life and death for the sake of life. Thus he is the event of a still greater selflessness in the midst of such great selfrelatedness. That is how he is God.””
About This Quote
Source Theology: Jüngel’s writings on Christology, 20th century
Jesus embodies the union of life and death, showing ultimate self‑sacrifice that transcends personal existence.
In simple terms: Christ unites life, death, and self‑less love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace self‑less love.
Themes
theology
self‑sacrifice
unity
existence
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- spiritual reflection
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Christology
philosophy of religion
Questions to Reflect On
- What does self‑less love mean to you?
- How can you balance self‑care with self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice can be misinterpreted as self‑neglect.
