b. 1926
Jürgen Moltmann (born 1926) is a German Reformed theologian widely regarded as one of the most influential Protestant theologians of the twentieth century. His early work reoriented systematic theology around eschatology, arguing that the future promise of God's kingdom is the proper horizon for all Christian doctrine. He later developed a social doctrine of the Trinity and a political theology grounded in the suffering of the crucified Christ.
Developed a 'theology of hope' grounding Christian doctrine in eschatological promise rather than present experience
Authored The Crucified God (1972), arguing divine suffering is central to theodicy and political solidarity
Articulated a social doctrine of the Trinity in The Trinity and the Kingdom (1980), influencing Trinitarian revival across denominations
Co-founded political theology as a discipline alongside Johann Baptist Metz
Contributed to ecological theology through God in Creation (1985)