Paul de Lagarde

German biblical scholar and orientalist

Paul de Lagarde - German biblical scholar and orientalist
Born

1827
198 years ago

Died

December 22nd, 1891
133 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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Contributed significantly to biblical studies and Oriental languages. Focused on the critical examination of biblical texts and their historical context. Advocated for the importance of Hebrew and Aramaic in biblical research. Served as a professor at the University of Halle, where major works on biblical criticism and Oriental studies were produced.

Published critical studies on biblical texts

Promoted Hebrew and Aramaic studies in academia

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