niebuhr

• Nom propre désignant une famille de personnalités, notamment le théologien protestant américain Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) et l'historien allemand Barthold Georg Niebuhr (1776-1831), connu pour sa méthode critique des sources et son histoire de Rome.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a United States Protestant theologian (1892-1971) and a German historian noted for his critical approach to sources and his history of Rome (1776-1831).

indénombrable · nom propre

1. American theologianC2formalamerican

   Refers to Reinhold Niebuhr, a prominent American Protestant theologian and public intellectual known for his work on Christian realism and social ethics.

   Niebuhr (théologien américain)

   • Niebuhr's 'Serenity Prayer' is widely quoted in recovery programs.
   • His book 'Moral Man and Immoral Society' is a classic of political theology.
   • Niebuhr's ideas heavily influenced mid-20th century American foreign policy.

2. C2formalbritish

   Refers to Barthold Georg Niebuhr, a German historian who pioneered modern source criticism in the study of ancient history, particularly Rome.

   Niebuhr (historien allemand)

   • Niebuhr's 'History of Rome' challenged traditional narratives using rigorous analysis.
   • His critical approach to historical sources laid the groundwork for modern historiography.
   • Niebuhr's work influenced generations of classical scholars.