Johann Jakob Herzog

Johann Jakob Herzog (September 12, 1805 - September 30, 1882), German Protestant theologian, was born at Basel.

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September 12 - 1805 - September 30 - 1882 - German - Protestant - Theologian - Basel

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He studied at Basel and Berlin, and eventually (1854) settled at Erlangen as professor of church history.

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Berlin - Erlangen

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His most noteworthy achievement was the publication of the Real-Encyklopädie für protestantische Theologie und Kirche (1853-1868, 22 vols.), of which he undertook a new edition with GL Plitt (1836-1880) around 1877, and after Plitt?s death with Albert Hauck (b. 1845). Hauck began the publication of the third edition in 1896 (completed in 22 vols., 1909).

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His other works include Joh. Calvin (1843), Leben Oekolampadius (i 843), Die romanischen Waldenser (1853), Abriß der gesamten Kirchengeschichte (3 vols, 1876-1882, 2nd ed., G Koffmane, Leipzig, 1890-1892).

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