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Francis Schaeffer

Francis Schaeffer
Founder of the L'Abri community
Born
Francis August Schaeffer

(1912-01-30)January 30, 1912
DiedMay 15, 1984(1984-05-15) (aged 72)
Occupation(s)Christian philosopher, Evangelical church leader, author
SpouseEdith Seville Schaeffer
Children4, including Frank Schaeffer
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Francis August Schaeffer (January 30, 1912 – May 15, 1984)[1] was an American evangelical theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor. He co-founded the L'Abri community in Switzerland with his wife Edith Schaeffer, née Seville, a prolific author in her own right.[2] Opposed to theological modernism (which prefers, e.g., rational thought and religious experience over doctrinal pronouncements by leaders or following religious traditions), Schaeffer promoted what he claimed was a more historic Protestant faith and a presuppositional approach to Christian apologetics, which he believed would answer the questions of the age.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference PCAH was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ List of works by Edith Schaeffer, Amazon.

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