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Johann Georg Walch
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| Born | 17 June 1693 Meiningen, Germany
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| Died | 13 January 1775 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Leipzig University |
| Children | Christian Wilhelm Franz Walch Johann Ernst Immanuel Walch |
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| Language | German |
Johann Georg Walch (born June 17, 1693, died January 13, 1775) was an important German Lutheran theologian. He was a scholar who taught at Jena University for many years.
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Early Life and Education
Johann Georg Walch was born in Meiningen, Germany. His father, Georg Walch, was a church leader in the area. Young Johann studied at two famous universities: Leipzig University and Jena University. One of his teachers was Johann Franz Buddeus, whose daughter he later married.
A Life of Learning and Teaching
Walch was a very busy and successful scholar. In 1716, he published an important book about the Latin language. This book became very popular.
Just two years later, he became a professor of philosophy at Jena University. He quickly moved up, becoming a professor of rhetoric (the art of speaking and writing well) in 1719. Then, in 1721, he became a professor of poetry.
By 1724, Walch started teaching theology, which is the study of religious faith. He became a full professor of theology in 1728. By 1730, he was the main professor of theology at Jena.
His Ideas and Works
Johann Georg Walch was a moderate Lutheran thinker. This means he followed traditional Lutheran beliefs but was also open to new ideas. He was especially interested in the philosophical discussions of his time.
He taught and wrote about many subjects. These included church history, the literature of the church, and different religious debates. He also wrote about Christian beliefs, ethics (right and wrong), and how to lead a church.
Some of his most important books include:
- Bibliotheca theologica (1757–1765): A collection of theological writings.
- Bibliotheca patristica (1770): A collection of writings from early Christian leaders.
- His edition of Martin Luther's works (1740–1752): He put together all of Luther's writings in 24 volumes. This was a huge project!
- Historische und theologische Einleitung in die religiösen Streitigkeiten (1733 onwards): This book looked at religious disagreements outside the Lutheran church.
- Einleitung in die Religionsstreitigkeiten der evangel.-luth. Kirche (1730–1739): This book focused on religious disagreements within the Lutheran church.
- Philosophisches Lexikon (1726): A dictionary of philosophical terms.
He also wrote Historia logicae in 1721, which was about the history of logic.
Family and Legacy
Johann Georg Walch had several children who also became well-known scholars. His sons Johann Ernst Immanuel Walch and Christian Wilhelm Franz Walch followed in his footsteps and became important theologians. Another son, Karl Friedrich Walch, became a law professor.
Johann Georg Walch passed away in Jena on January 13, 1775. His son, Christian Wilhelm Franz Walch, wrote a book about his life and many writings.
