Hermann Koch (religious educator)

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Hermann Koch (born November 25, 1924 in Walxheim ) is a German religious educator and writer.

Life

After a business apprenticeship and military service in World War II, he trained as a catechist of the Evangelical Church in Württemberg from 1947 . From 1950 until his retirement in 1988 he worked as a lecturer in religious education at Karlshöhe in Ludwigsburg . He became known nationwide through novels about biblical personalities, which, according to the publisher, were very successful.

Works (selection)

  • When the lion roars. The story of Amos , the man who did not want to be a prophet. Stuttgart 1966, 9th edition 1992, ISBN 978-3-7797-0261-0 , 349 pp.
  • The Joseph story - learning goal-oriented. Primary school practice of religious education. Stuttgart 1973, ISBN 978-3-7984-0404-5 , 95 pp.
  • Blossom, almond branch, blossoming. Jeremiah , prophet between crisis of faith and trust in God, 7th edition. Leinfelden-Echterdingen 1990, ISBN 978-3-7797-0322-8 , 687 pp.
  • I call from below. Job , the man who held onto God. Leinfelden-Echterdingen 1990, ISBN 978-3-7797-0410-2 , 560 pp.
  • Fly, Dove of Peace - The story of Isaiah , the prophet who showed the way to peace. A dramatic story. 7th edition Leinfelden-Echterdingen 1993, ISBN 978-3-7797-0279-5 , 552 pp.
  • With wings like eagles. The story of the prophet who comforts Israel and proclaims salvation to all peoples (Isaiah, chapters 40-55). Leinfelden-Echterdingen 1995, ISBN 978-3-7797-0340-2 , 702 pp.
  • If you don't believe, you won't stay. From the idols of National Socialism to the great prophets of the Bible. Leinfelden-Echterdingen 2008, ISBN 978-3-7797-0593-2 , 303 pp.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Hermann Koch, In: SCM-Shop. Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
personal data
SURNAME Koch, Hermann
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German religious educator and writer
DATE OF BIRTH November 25, 1924
PLACE OF BIRTH Walxheim