Faith Quote by Eberhard Jüngel
““when thinking becomes involved with faith, it will also understand that God cannot be thought without faith. That is the initial point from which evangelical theology proceeds.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of Faith, 1975
Faith and the concept of God are interdependent; understanding God requires faith, and faith shapes that understanding.
In simple terms: God and faith are mutually defining.
Key Takeaway
Recognize faith’s role in theological thought.
Themes
faith
theology
knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
academic
When to use this quote
- seminary study
- personal belief
- interfaith dialogue
- academic research
Key Concepts
epistemology
divine
belief
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith exist without reason?
- What is the limit of faith in knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not provide empirical proof of God’s existence.
![“[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)
