Rudolf K. Hofmann (1930-2015) was a German theologian and university professor, specializing in biblical studies and New Testament exegesis. He obtained his doctorate in Theology and taught for many years at various German universities, including the University of Heidelberg, where he was a professor of New Testament. His research focused on biblical hermeneutics, history of religion, and systematic theology, with a particular interest in the relationship between faith and reason in Christian thought. He was known for his rigorous and analytical approach to biblical texts.