Johann Christoph Döderlein
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Johann Christoph Döderlein or Doederlein (January 20, 1745 – December 2, 1792) was a German
theologian
.
As professor of theology
at Jena
from 1782, he was celebrated for his varied learning, for his eloquence as a preacher, and for the important influence he exerted in guiding the transition movement from strict orthodoxy
to a freer theology. His most important work Institutio theologi christiani nostris temporibus accommodata was published in 1780.
Johann was the father of the philologist
Johann Christoph Wilhelm Ludwig Döderlein
, known as Ludwig.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
theologian
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...
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As professor of 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...
at Jena
Friedrich Schiller University of Jena
Friedrich Schiller University of Jena , is a public research university located in Jena, Thuringia, Germany....
from 1782, he was celebrated for his varied learning, for his eloquence as a preacher, and for the important influence he exerted in guiding the transition movement from strict orthodoxy
Orthodoxy
The word orthodox, from Greek orthos + doxa , is generally used to mean the adherence to accepted norms, more specifically to creeds, especially in religion...
to a freer theology. His most important work Institutio theologi christiani nostris temporibus accommodata was published in 1780.
Johann was the father of the philologist
Philology
Philology is the study of language in written historical sources; it is a combination of literary studies, history and linguistics.Classical philology is the philology of Greek and Classical Latin...
Johann Christoph Wilhelm Ludwig Döderlein
Ludwig Döderlein
Johann Christoph Wilhelm Ludwig Döderlein , German philologist, was born at Jena. His father was Johann Christoph Döderlein, professor of theology at Jena....
, known as Ludwig.