Gottfried Arnold

Historian and theologian, authored works

Gottfried Arnold - Historian and theologian, authored works
Born

September 5th, 1666
359 years ago

Died

1714
311 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

Links & References

Born in 1666, a prominent historian and theologian in 17th-century Germany, focused on church history and controversies within Protestantism. Authored significant works including 'Unpartheyische Kirchen- und Ketzerhistorie', which examined heresy and religious dissent. His writings critically assessed church history, promoting theological investigation and reflection.

Authored 'Unpartheyische Kirchen- und Ketzerhistorie'

Explored religious controversies in Protestantism

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