Pinchas Lapide

1922 - 1997

photo credits: Wikimedia Commons

country of citizenship: Austria, Israel, Germany

languages spoken, written or signed: German, Hebrew

educated at: Bar-Ilan University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

occupation: theologian, philosopher, university teacher, diplomat, historian

award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Pinchas Lapide (28 November 1922 – 23 October 1997) was a Jewish theologian and Israeli historian. He was an Israeli diplomat from 1951 to 1969, among other position acting as Israeli Consul to Milan, and was instrumental in gaining recognition for the young state of Israel. He wrote more than 35 books during his lifetime. Lapide was married to Ruth Lapide with whom he shared his interests and endeavors. Source: Wikipedia (en)