Hugh J. Schonfield

Who was Hugh J. Schonfield?

Hugh Joseph Schonfield was a British Bible scholar specializing in the New Testament and the early development of the Christian religion and church. He was born in London, and educated there at St Paul's School and King's College, doing postgraduate religious studies in the University of Glasgow, Doctor of Sacred Literature. He was one of the founders and president of the pacifist organization Commonwealth of World Citizens "Mondcivitan Republic". He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his services toward international humanity.