Background
Bohlmann, Ralph Arthur was born on February 20, 1932 in Palisade, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur Erwin and Anne Fredericka (Weeke) Bohlmann.
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"This book will aid Lutheran pastors and students in understanding the confessional principles of Biblical interpretation.
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Bohlmann, Ralph Arthur was born on February 20, 1932 in Palisade, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur Erwin and Anne Fredericka (Weeke) Bohlmann.
Student, St. Johns College, Winfield, Kansas Bachelor of Arts, Concordia Seminary, 1953; Master of Divinity, 1956; School of Theology and Ministry, 1966; Fulbright scholar, U. Heidelberg, 1956-1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1968.
Ordained to ministry, Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), 1958; instructor history and religion, Concordia College, 1957-1958; pastor, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Des Moines, 1958-1960; professor systematic theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1960-1971; acting president, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1974-1975; president, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1975-1981; president, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1981-1992; president emeritus, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, since 1992. Executive secretary Commission Theology and Church Relations Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, St.Louis, 1971-1974. Member Faith and Order Commission National Council Churches, 1973-1976.
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Bohlmann was a member of the Commission on Theology and Church Relations from 1965 to 1981, serving as the commission"s executive secretary from 1971 to 1974.
Married Patricia Anne McCleary, April 19, 1959. Children: Paul, Lynn.