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William Wrede

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William Wrede was a German theologian and scholar known for his significant contributions to New Testament criticism. He is particularly recognized for his work on the concept of the "Messianic secret" in the Gospels, as detailed in his 1901 book Das Messiasgeheimnis in den Evangelien. This influential study, along with the work of Albert Schweitzer, marked a new direction in Gospel interpretation at the beginning of the 20th century. Wrede's scholarship emphasized the importance of understanding Jesus' message within its eschatological context.1

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  2. biblical literature - The modern period

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