Dollinger - 3
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Dollinger - 3
JOHANN JOSEPH IGNAZ von DOLLINGER : controversial German theologian who opposed papacy, rejected papal infallibility. He was excommunicated, of course. Date: 1799 - 1890
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1799 Controversial Course Excommunicated Ignaz Infallibility Johann Opposed Papacy Papal Rejected Theologian Dollinger
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In this thought-provoking photograph, we see the stern and intelligent face of Johann Joseph Ignaz von Dollinger (1799-1890), a German theologian whose groundbreaking ideas and unyielding stance against the papacy would make him a controversial figure in the religious and political landscape of his time. Born in the small Bavarian town of Burghausen, Dollinger initially studied law before turning to theology. He was ordained a priest in 1827 and quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant scholar and a fierce critic of ultramontanism, the political and theological movement that sought to strengthen the power of the papacy. Dollinger's most controversial views centered around the doctrine of papal infallibility. He rejected the notion that the Pope was infallible in matters of faith and morals, arguing instead that the Church's teachings were the result of the collective wisdom of its members over centuries. This position was a direct challenge to the authority of the papacy and the dominant theological consensus of the time. In 1869, Dollinger's views led to his excommunication from the Catholic Church. Despite this, he continued to write and teach, attracting a large following of like-minded individuals. His ideas would influence the development of modern Catholic theology and help pave the way for the Second Vatican Council in the mid-20th century. This photograph captures the intensity and determination of a man who was willing to challenge the established order in the name of intellectual freedom and religious truth. Dollinger's legacy continues to be felt in the Catholic Church and beyond, as his ideas continue to challenge and inspire new generations of thinkers and scholars.
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