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'''Ludwig Friedrich Otto Baumgarten-Crusius''' (31 July 1788 – May 31, 1842), was a [[Germany|German]] [[Protestant]] [[theologian]] and [[Anglicanism#Anglican divines|divine]] born in [[Merseburg]]. He was the brother of [[philologist]] [[Detlev Karl Wilhelm Baumgarten-Crusius]] (1786-1845).<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=wV0WAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA312&lpg=PA312&dq=%22Baumgarten-Crusius,+Ludwig%22+1788&source=bl&ots=zA-TaZHPB4&sig=QAmnKdWKFJ8WDEzZ6jdYt5hcn2g&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_CmlUbfyBsHhiAKfqICABg&ved=0CD4Q6AEwBTgK#v=onepage&q=%22Baumgarten-Crusius%2C%20Ludwig%22%201788&f=false Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology] by Joseph Thomas</ref>
'''Ludwig Friedrich Otto Baumgarten-Crusius''' (31 July 1788 – 31 May 1843) was a German [[Protestant]] [[theologian]] and [[Anglicanism#Anglican divines|divine]] born in [[Merseburg]]. He was the brother of [[philologist]] [[Detlev Karl Wilhelm Baumgarten-Crusius]] (1786-1845).<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=wV0WAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA312 Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology] by Joseph Thomas</ref>

==Life==
==Life==
In 1805 he entered the [[University of Leipzig]], where he studied [[theology]] and [[philology]], becoming a university minister in 1810. In 1812 he became an associate professor of theology at the [[University of Jena]], where in 1817, he attained a full professorship. He would remain at [[Jena]] for the rest of his life.<ref name=DB>[http://de.wikisource.org/wiki/ADB:Baumgarten-Crusius,_Ludwig_Friedrich_Otto Biography] @ [[ Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie]]</ref>
In 1805 he entered the [[University of Leipzig]], where he studied [[theology]] and [[philology]], becoming a university minister in 1810. In 1812 he became an associate professor of theology at the [[University of Jena]], where in 1817, he attained a full professorship. He would remain at [[Jena]] for the rest of his life.<ref name=DB>[http://de.wikisource.org/wiki/ADB:Baumgarten-Crusius,_Ludwig_Friedrich_Otto Biography] @ [[Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie]]</ref>


He was considered a champion of religious liberty, a theme that was expressed throughout his various writings. Early in his career, he was influenced by the [[metaphysics]] of [[Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling|Schelling]], a belief system that he ultimately abandoned as his career progressed.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=qiVSAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA211&lpg=PA211&dq=%22Baumgarten-Crusius,+Ludwig%22+1788&source=bl&ots=9hxe405jgE&sig=ezORAeysVQAig0GmZyZhPwc29IU&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_CmlUbfyBsHhiAKfqICABg&ved=0CDQQ6AEwAjgK#v=onepage&q=%22Baumgarten-Crusius%2C%20Ludwig%22%201788&f=false Google Books] The Harvard encyclopedia: a dictionary of language arts, sciences ..., Volume 3</ref>
He was considered a champion of religious liberty, a theme that was expressed throughout his various writings. Early in his career, he was influenced by the [[metaphysics]] of [[Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling|Schelling]], a belief system that he ultimately abandoned as his career progressed.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=qiVSAAAAYAAJ&dq=%22Baumgarten-Crusius%2C+Ludwig%22+1788&pg=PA211 Google Books] The Harvard encyclopedia: a dictionary of language arts, sciences ..., Volume 3</ref>


With the exception of [[church history]], he lectured on all branches of so-called theoretical theology, especially on [[New Testament]] [[exegesis]], [[Biblical theology]], dogmatic [[ethics]], and the history of [[dogma]]. His comprehensive knowledge, accurate scholarship and wide sympathies gave unusual value to his lectures and treatises, especially those on the development of church doctrine.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}}
With the exception of [[church history]], he lectured on all branches of so-called theoretical theology, especially on [[New Testament]] [[exegesis]], [[Biblical theology]], dogmatic [[ethics]], and the history of [[dogma]]. His comprehensive knowledge, accurate scholarship and wide sympathies gave unusual value to his lectures and treatises, especially those on the development of church doctrine.{{sfn|Chisholm|1911}}
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* ''Einleitung in die Dogmatik'', Leipzig 1820 - Introduction to dogmatics.
* ''Einleitung in die Dogmatik'', Leipzig 1820 - Introduction to dogmatics.
* ''Lehrbuch der christlichen Sittenlehre'', Leipzig 1826 - Textbook of [[Christian ethics]].
* ''Lehrbuch der christlichen Sittenlehre'', Leipzig 1826 - Textbook of [[Christian ethics]].
* ''Grundzuge der biblischcn Theologie'', Jena 1828 - Basics of Biblical theology.
* ''Grundzuge der biblischen Theologie'', Jena 1828 - Basics of Biblical theology.
* ''Compendium der Dogmengeschichte'', (Leipzig 1840-1846; second part edited by [[Karl August von Hase|Karl Hase]]) - Compendium for the history of dogma.<ref name=DB/><ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/compendium-der-christlichen-dogmengeschichte-von-d-ludwig-fr-o-baumgarten-crusius-zweiter-theil-herausgegeben-von-d-karl-hase/oclc/456903868 WorldCat Title] Compendium der christlichen Dogmengeschichte</ref>
* ''Compendium der Dogmengeschichte'', (Leipzig 1840-1846; second part edited by [[Karl August von Hase|Karl Hase]]) - Compendium for the history of dogma.<ref name=DB/><ref>[https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/456903868 WorldCat Title] Compendium der christlichen Dogmengeschichte</ref>


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Ludwig Friedrich Otto Baumgarten-Crusius

Ludwig Friedrich Otto Baumgarten-Crusius (31 July 1788 – 31 May 1843) was a German Protestant theologian and divine born in Merseburg. He was the brother of philologist Detlev Karl Wilhelm Baumgarten-Crusius (1786-1845).[1]

Life

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In 1805 he entered the University of Leipzig, where he studied theology and philology, becoming a university minister in 1810. In 1812 he became an associate professor of theology at the University of Jena, where in 1817, he attained a full professorship. He would remain at Jena for the rest of his life.[2]

He was considered a champion of religious liberty, a theme that was expressed throughout his various writings. Early in his career, he was influenced by the metaphysics of Schelling, a belief system that he ultimately abandoned as his career progressed.[3]

With the exception of church history, he lectured on all branches of so-called theoretical theology, especially on New Testament exegesis, Biblical theology, dogmatic ethics, and the history of dogma. His comprehensive knowledge, accurate scholarship and wide sympathies gave unusual value to his lectures and treatises, especially those on the development of church doctrine.[4]

Literary works

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His published works are many, the most important being:

  • Einleitung in die Dogmatik, Leipzig 1820 - Introduction to dogmatics.
  • Lehrbuch der christlichen Sittenlehre, Leipzig 1826 - Textbook of Christian ethics.
  • Grundzuge der biblischen Theologie, Jena 1828 - Basics of Biblical theology.
  • Compendium der Dogmengeschichte, (Leipzig 1840-1846; second part edited by Karl Hase) - Compendium for the history of dogma.[2][5]

References

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  1. ^ Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology by Joseph Thomas
  2. ^ a b Biography @ Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
  3. ^ Google Books The Harvard encyclopedia: a dictionary of language arts, sciences ..., Volume 3
  4. ^ Chisholm 1911.
  5. ^ WorldCat Title Compendium der christlichen Dogmengeschichte
Attribution

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainChisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Baumgarten-Crusius, Ludwig Friedrich Otto". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.