Ludwig Diestel
Encyclopedia
Ludwig Diestel was a German Protestant theologian who was a native of Königsberg
.
He studied at several universities, and in 1851 became a lecturer at the University of Bonn
, where in 1858 he became an associate professor of theology. Afterwards he became a professor at the Universities of Greifswald (1862), Jena (1867) and Tübingen (1872).
Diestel was known for his liberal-minded theological views, and specialized in Old Testament
exegesis
. He was the author the highly acclaimed Geschichte des Alten Testamentes in der christlichen Kirche (History of the Old Testament in the Christian Church
), (1868). Other works by Diestel include:
Königsberg
Königsberg was the capital of East Prussia from the Late Middle Ages until 1945 as well as the northernmost and easternmost German city with 286,666 inhabitants . Due to the multicultural society in and around the city, there are several local names for it...
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He studied at several universities, and in 1851 became a lecturer at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
, where in 1858 he became an associate professor of theology. Afterwards he became a professor at the Universities of Greifswald (1862), Jena (1867) and Tübingen (1872).
Diestel was known for his liberal-minded theological views, and specialized in Old Testament
Old Testament
The Old Testament, of which Christians hold different views, is a Christian term for the religious writings of ancient Israel held sacred and inspired by Christians which overlaps with the 24-book canon of the Masoretic Text of Judaism...
exegesis
Exegesis
Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text. Traditionally the term was used primarily for exegesis of the Bible; however, in contemporary usage it has broadened to mean a critical explanation of any text, and the term "Biblical exegesis" is used...
. He was the author the highly acclaimed Geschichte des Alten Testamentes in der christlichen Kirche (History of the Old Testament in the Christian Church
Christian Church
The Christian Church is the assembly or association of followers of Jesus Christ. The Greek term ἐκκλησία that in its appearances in the New Testament is usually translated as "church" basically means "assembly"...
), (1868). Other works by Diestel include:
- Der Segen Jakob's in Genesis, xlix historisch erläutert. (Jacob's Blessing in Genesis, Historically Explained); CA Schwetschke & Son, Brunswick, 1853
- Die Sintflut und die Flutsagen des Alterthums (The Deluge and Flood Legends of Ancient Times); C. Habel, 1871