ABSTRACT
Eggert Christopher Tryde (1781-1860) is not a well-known figure to Kierkegaard scholars. He certainly cannot compare to figures of the stature of Mynster, Martensen or Grundtvig with respect to the quality of his authorship. Nonetheless he did play a significant role in the theological and scholarly discussions of the day. Kierkegaard knew Tryde personally and was clearly exercised by him. In Kierkegaard circles, Tryde’s lone claim to fame is usually thought to be the fact that he officiated at Kierkegaard’s funeral in his capacity as pastor at the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen. However, there is much more to be said about the significance of Tryde for Kierkegaard’s universe.
