Johann Gottfried Eichhorn

Theologian and academic of German heritage

Johann Gottfried Eichhorn - Theologian and academic of German heritage
Born

October 16th, 1752
272 years ago

Died

June 27th, 1827
197 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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Contributed significantly to biblical criticism and theology. Played a crucial role in advancing the historical-critical method in the study of the Bible. Published works that analyzed the New Testament's origins and its impact on Christian thought. Worked as a professor at various universities, influencing a generation of theologians and scholars.

Pioneered the historical-critical method in theology

Authored influential texts on biblical criticism

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