Gisle Johnson
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Gisle Christian Johnson (1822 in Halden
– 1894) was a Norwegian theologian.
He grew up in Kristiansand
, and studied theology
until 1845. In 1849 he became a lecturer
at the University of Christiana, and in 1860 became a professor
, first in systematic theology
and dogmatic history, and from 1875 in church history. In 1855, he moved to Christiania Indremissionsforening and in 1868, The Norwegian Lutheran Academy. In 1858, he edited, together with Carl Paul Caspari
, "Theological times for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norway", and in 1863, "The Lutheran Church Times"
Halden
is a both a town and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The seat of the municipality, Halden is a border town located at the Tista river delta on the Iddefjord, the southernmost border crossing between Norway and Sweden.-History:...
– 1894) was a Norwegian theologian.
He grew up in Kristiansand
Kristiansand
-History:As indicated by archeological findings in the city, the Kristiansand area has been settled at least since 400 AD. A royal farm is known to have been situated on Oddernes as early as 800, and the first church was built around 1040...
, and studied 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...
until 1845. In 1849 he became a lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at the University of Christiana, and in 1860 became a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
, first in systematic theology
Systematic theology
In the context of Christianity, systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that attempts to formulate an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs...
and dogmatic history, and from 1875 in church history. In 1855, he moved to Christiania Indremissionsforening and in 1868, The Norwegian Lutheran Academy. In 1858, he edited, together with Carl Paul Caspari
Carl Paul Caspari
Carl Paul Caspari was a Norwegian neo-Lutheran theologian and academic. He wrote several books and is best known for his interpretations and translation of the Old Testament.-Early life:...
, "Theological times for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norway", and in 1863, "The Lutheran Church Times"
Works
- Grundrids af Den systematiske teologi (Foundations of the systematic theology) (1878)
- Forelæsninger over dogmehistorien (Lectures in dogmatic history) (1898)