W. M. L. de Wette, Founding of Modern Biblical Criticism: An Intellectual Biography

by John Rogerson

Publisher:

JSOT Press

, 1992

Overview

W. M. L. de Wette (1780–1849) was not only one of the founders of modern Old Testament criticism. His loss and recovery of Christian faith, his dismissal from his post in Berlin in 1819 on political grounds and his long subsequent exile in Basel left their mark upon his work in New Testament ethics, dogmatics and aesthetics. This first modern critical study of de Wette's life and work evaluates his achievements in the context of his own times and assesses their importance on modern biblical scholars.

W. M. L. de Wette, Founding of Modern Biblical Criticism is perfect for students, professors, or anyone wanting to learn more about the context and specific history of the Old Testament. With the Logos edition, all Scripture references are linked to the Bibles in your library, making study easy and effective.

Key Features

• Includes a select bibliography
• Contains indexes of Biblical references and names

Product Details

• Title: W. M. L. de Wette, Founding of Modern Biblical Criticism: An Intellectual Biography
• Author: John W. Rogerson
• Publisher: Sheffield
• Publication Date: 1992
• Pages: 313

About John Rogerson

John W. Rogerson is emeritus professor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield and an emeritus canon of Sheffield Cathedral. His many books include Myth in Old Testament Interpretation, Old Testament Criticism in the Nineteenth Century, and The Bible and Criticism in Victorian Britain, and (as editor) Introduction to the Bible, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Bible, and (with Judith M. Lieu) The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Studies.