Ruth Lapide | |
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| Born | Ruth Rosenblatt 1929 Burghaslach, Bavaria, Germany |
| Died | 30 August 2022 (aged 92–93) Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany |
| Education | Hebrew University |
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| Organization | Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg |
| Spouse | Pinchas Lapide |
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Ruth Lapide (née Rosenblatt; 1929 – 30 August 2022) was a German theologian and historian who was foremost among German language scholars to facilitate and improve understanding between Jews and Christians. After studies in Jerusalem, she returned to Germany in 1974 with her husband Pinchas Lapide, where they co-authored many books. Lapide taught at the Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg, appeared on television, and was an advisor to the German Bishops' Conference.