theologian

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The influential fifth-century Christian theologian laid the foundations for the 13th century Augustinian order to which Leo belongs, one based on communal living and service.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

It’s one of the many issues he addresses in “Conversations on Faith,” written by Mr. Scorsese and Antonio Spadaro, an Italian Jesuit, theologian and essayist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Until 1989, Grand Ayatollah Hussein-Ali Montazeri – a prominent theologian and revolutionary leader – was expected to take over as the supreme leader.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Also this month, the King went to the Oratory of St Philip Neri in Birmingham, founded by the 19th Century Catholic theologian and philosopher, St John Henry Newman.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

The Mellon family had financed a hospital called Hospital Albert Schweitzer, named for the famous German theologian and physician who had worked as a doctor in West Africa.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French