Hugh J. Schonfield

Hugh J. Schonfield

Hugh Joseph Schonfield (London, 17 May 1901 – January 24, 1988) 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 Glasgow, Doctor of Sacred Literature. He was one of the founders of and was president of the pacifist organization Commonwealth of World Citizens "Mondcivitan Republic," and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his services toward international humanity.