Johann Jakob Wettstein

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Johann Jakob Wettstein

Religious Studies

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Theology

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Johann Jakob Wettstein's Degrees

• Doctorate Theology University of Basel

Why Is Johann Jakob Wettstein Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Johann Jakob Wettstein was a Swiss theologian, best known as a New Testament critic. Biography Youth and study Johann Jakob Wettstein was born in Basel. Among his tutors in theology was Samuel Werenfels , an influential anticipator of modern critical exegesis. While still a student, Wettstein began to direct his attention to the special pursuit of his life, the text of the Greek New Testament. A relative, Johann Wettstein, who was the university librarian, gave him permission to examine and collate the principal manuscripts of the New Testament in the library, and he copied the various readings which they contained into his copy of Gerard of Maastricht's edition of the Greek text.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Johann Jakob Wettstein?

Johann Jakob Wettstein is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Basel