Tuomo Mannermaa: Father of Finnish Interpretation of Luther Dies

Tuomo Mannermaa: Father of Finnish Interpretation of Luther Dies


Tuomo Mannermaa: Father of Finnish Interpretation of Luther Dies

Tuomo Mannermaa (September 29,1937-January 19, 2015), professor emeritus of ecumenical Theology at the University of Helsinki and internationally recognized Luther scholar, died this past week at age 77. Born in Oulu, Finland, he studied at the University of Helsinki and held professorships in social ethics (1972-1976) and systematic theology (1974-1980), before assuming the chair of ..