Hermann Gunkel

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Hermann Gunkel

Religious Studies

#470

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Theology

#278

Historical Rank

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• Religious Studies

Why Is Hermann Gunkel Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Hermann Gunkel , a German Old Testament scholar, founded form criticism. He also became a leading representative of the history of religions school. His major works cover Genesis and the Psalms, and his major interests centered on the oral tradition behind written sources and in folklore.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Hermann Gunkel?

Hermann Gunkel is affiliated with the following schools:

• Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg
• Humboldt University of Berlin
• University of Göttingen
• University of Giessen