Hans Wilhelm Frei (April 29, 1922 – September 12, 1988) was a biblical scholar and theologian who is best known for work on biblical hermeneutics. Frei's work played a major role in the development of postliberal theology (also called narrative theology or the Yale school of theology). His best-known and most influential work is his 1974 book, The Eclipse of Biblical Narrative (Yale University Press), which examined the history of eighteenth- and nineteenth century biblical hermeneutics in England and Germany. Frei spent much of his career teaching at Yale Divinity School.
Read more about Hans Wilhelm Frei: Early Life: Europe, Early Life: America, Turning To Theology, Earlier Theological Work, Later Theological Work, Death, Key Writings, Further Reading
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