Glaubensprüfung

trial of faith

noun GLOW-bens-prue-fung Rare

Also means

test of belief

Usage Note

Glaubensprüfung refers to a difficult experience understood as a test of a person's religious faith. Used both in theological discourse and everyday speech to describe a crisis that challenges belief.

Examples

"Der Tod seines Kindes war für ihn eine schwere Glaubensprüfung."

Natural Translation

The death of his child was a severe trial of faith for him.

Literal Translation

The death of-his child was for him a heavy faith-trial.

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