Johann Albrecht Bengel: Briefwechsel: Briefe 1732--April 1741

Johann Albrecht Bengel's work on the Greek New Testament had a lasting influence on church and theological history. His correspondence is available in a multi-volume edition, with translated foreign language letters and explanatory apparatus. Volume 3 covers his later time in Denkendorf, revealing his role as a teacher and pastor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 733 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2022
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

The theologian Johann Albrecht Bengel (1687-1752) from Württemberg had a profound and lasting impact on church and theological history through his meticulous textual analysis of the Greek New Testament and his insightful interpretations that seamlessly blend scholarly expertise with spiritually enriching remarks. This includes Bengel's unsuccessful endeavor to calculate the events of salvation history. The extensive multi-volume edition of his over 3,100 letters presents the letters in their entirety or as detailed summaries, making them accessible to readers. Foreign language letters will be translated to enhance accessibility. The explanatory apparatus provides valuable information about the individuals mentioned, as well as details about any material benefits received and book titles. Each volume includes comprehensive indexes of Bible passages, people, and places, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers.

Volume 1, spanning from 1707 to 1722, and Volume 2, from 1723 to 1731, serve as the initial chapters in the correspondence, followed by Volume 3, which encompasses the letters written during Bengel's later period in Denkendorf (1732-1741). During this time, Bengel emerges as a teacher and pastor, benefiting from the extensive preparatory work he has undertaken. Through his textual criticism and exegetical insights, he uncovers previously unknown aspects of his eschatological calculations and the shared resonances with his contemporaries.

Bengel's contributions to church and theological history are truly remarkable, and his extensive correspondence provides a valuable window into his life and thought. The multi-volume edition of his letters ensures that his words and insights continue to resonate with scholars and enthusiasts alike, enriching our understanding of Christian theology and history.

Dimension: 245 x 175 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525558720