Gottlob Christian Storr
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Gottlob Christian Storr was a German Protestant theologian born in Stuttgart
.
He studied philosophy
, theology
and other subjects at the University of Tübingen, and following his theological examination in 1768, undertook an educational journey through Germany, Holland, England and France. In 1772 he was appointed lecturer (Stiftsrepetent) at Tübinger Stift
, and later became an associate professor of philosophy (1775) and theology (1777) at Tübingen
.
Storr was an outspoken advocate of Biblical Supranaturalism, and founder of Ältere Tübinger Schule (conservative Tübingen school of theologians). His conservative orthodox views in theology placed him at odds with proponents of the Enlightenment
, rationalism and Kantian philosophy
. Two of Storr's better known followers were Friedrich Gottlieb Süskind
(1767–1829) and Johann Friedrich Flatt
(1759–1821).
In the late 18th century he proposed that the New Testament
book of Mark
was written prior to the other Gospels, an assertion that opposed the traditional view that the book of Matthew
was the earliest Gospel written.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
.
He studied philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
, theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
and other subjects at the University of Tübingen, and following his theological examination in 1768, undertook an educational journey through Germany, Holland, England and France. In 1772 he was appointed lecturer (Stiftsrepetent) at Tübinger Stift
Tübinger Stift
The Tübinger Stift is a hall of residence and teaching; it is owned and supported by the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Württemberg, and located in the university city of Tübingen, in South West Germany. The Stift was originally founded as an Augustinian monastery in the Middle Ages...
, and later became an associate professor of philosophy (1775) and theology (1777) at Tübingen
Tübingen
Tübingen is a traditional university town in central Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated south of the state capital, Stuttgart, on a ridge between the Neckar and Ammer rivers.-Geography:...
.
Storr was an outspoken advocate of Biblical Supranaturalism, and founder of Ältere Tübinger Schule (conservative Tübingen school of theologians). His conservative orthodox views in theology placed him at odds with proponents of the Enlightenment
Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was an elite cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century Europe that sought to mobilize the power of reason in order to reform society and advance knowledge. It promoted intellectual interchange and opposed intolerance and abuses in church and state...
, rationalism and Kantian philosophy
Kantianism
Kantianism is the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher born in Königsberg, Prussia . The term Kantianism or Kantian is sometimes also used to describe contemporary positions in philosophy of mind, epistemology, and ethics.-Ethics:Kantian ethics are deontological, revolving entirely...
. Two of Storr's better known followers were Friedrich Gottlieb Süskind
Friedrich Gottlieb Süskind
Friedrich Gottlieb Süskind was a German Evangelical theologian born in Neuenstadt am Kocher.For several years he was a student at the Protestant seminar of Tübingen, followed by extensive travels throughout Germany...
(1767–1829) and Johann Friedrich Flatt
Johann Friedrich Flatt
Johann Friedrich Flatt was a German theologian and philosopher born in Tübingen. His brother Karl Christian Flatt was also a theologian....
(1759–1821).
In the late 18th century he proposed that the New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
book of Mark
Mark the Evangelist
Mark the Evangelist is the traditional author of the Gospel of Mark. He is one of the Seventy Disciples of Christ, and the founder of the Church of Alexandria, one of the original four main sees of Christianity....
was written prior to the other Gospels, an assertion that opposed the traditional view that the book of Matthew
Matthew the Evangelist
Matthew the Evangelist was, according to the Bible, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus and one of the four Evangelists.-Identity:...
was the earliest Gospel written.
Selected publications
- Observationes super Novi Testamenti versionibus syriacis, 1772
- Dissertatio de evangeliis arabicis, 1775
- Commentar über den Hebräerbrief, (1789, second edition 1809)
- Über den Zweck der evangelischen Geschichte und der Briefe Johannis, 1786, second edition 1810
- Doctrinae christianae pars theoretica, 1793 (German translation by Johann Friedrich FlattJohann Friedrich FlattJohann Friedrich Flatt was a German theologian and philosopher born in Tübingen. His brother Karl Christian Flatt was also a theologian....
1813) - Opuscula academica ad interpretationem librorum sacrorum pertinenti (1796–1803, 3 volumes)
- Neue Apologie der Offenbarung Johannis 1805