Krister Stendahl
The Right Reverend Krister Stendahl D.D. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Stockholm | |
| Church | Church of Sweden |
| Diocese | Stockholm |
| Appointed | 7 June 1984 |
| In office | 1984–1988 |
| Predecessor | Lars Carlzon |
| Successor | Henrik Svenungsson |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 17 December 1944 by Manfred Björkquist |
| Consecration | 7 October 1984 by Bertil Werkström |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 April 1921 |
| Died | 15 April 2008 (aged 86) Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Denomination | Lutheranism |
| Spouse | Brita Johnsson |
| Children | 3 |
Krister Olofson Stendahl (21 April 1921 – 15 April 2008) was a Swedish theologian, New Testament scholar, and Church of Sweden Bishop of Stockholm. He also served as dean, professor, and professor emeritus at Harvard Divinity School.