Erling Utnem
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Right Reverend Erling Utnem | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | |
| Church | Church of Norway |
| Diocese | Diocese of Agder |
| Appointed | 1973 |
| In office | 1973–1983 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 February 1920 |
| Died | 11 November 2006 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Evangelical-Lutheran |
| Occupation | bishop |
Erling Gudmann Utnem (7 February 1920–11 November 2006) was a Norwegian theologian, priest, and Bible translator. He was the Bishop of the Diocese of Agder from 1973 until his retirement in 1983. Utnem was one of the founders of the international Lausanne Movement. He was Bible translator and he wrote several books. He was also known for his combination of an evangelical line with a clear social commitment.
Utnem was born on 7 February 1920 in Hedrum (in present-day Larvik municipality) in Vestfold county, Norway. He died on 11 November 2006 at the Sørlandet Hospital Kristiansand in Kristiansand. His funeral was at Kristiansand Cathedral on 16 November 2006 and he was buried there too.[1]
