Hermann Gunkel | |
|---|---|
 Gunkel before 1890 | |
| Born | 23 May 1862 |
| Died | 11 March 1932 (aged 69) |
| Education | University of Göttingen |
| Occupation | Biblical historical criticism |
| Known for | Founding form criticism, Sitz im Leben |
Hermann Gunkel (German: [gʊŋkl̩]; 23 May 1862 – 11 March 1932), a German Old Testament scholar, founded form criticism.[1] He also became a leading representative of the history of religions school.[2] His major works cover Genesis and the Psalms, and his major interests centered on the oral tradition behind written sources and in folklore.
- ^ Sparks, Kenton L. (2007). "Form Criticism". In Porter, Stanley E (ed.). Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation. New York: Routledge. pp. 111–114. ISBN 9780203969755.
- ^ "Hermann Gunkel (German biblical scholar)". Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 2, 2013.