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Christopher Wittich

1625 – 1687

Dutch theologian

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Lived 1625 – 1687 (aged 61–62). Christopher Wittich was a Dutch theologian and university teacher.

Christoph Wittich or Christophorus Wittichius (1625, in Brieg – 1687, in Leiden) was a Dutch theologian. He is known for attempting to reconcile Descartes' philosophy with the Scriptures.

Life He studied theology in Bremen, Groningen and Leiden, and taught theology, mathematics, and Hebrew at Herborn (1651–1653), Duisburg (1653–1655), Nijmegen (1655–1671) and Leiden (1671–1687). Starting from his 1653 publication Dissertationes Duæ he defended a non-literal interpretation of the Bible texts that were quoted by Voetius to prove the unscriptural nature of Descartes' Copernican beliefs, and tried to reconcile philosophy and theology.

Works Dissertationes Duæ, Amsterdam, 1653. De Stylo Scripturae, Amsterdam (?), 1656 Consensus veritatis in Scriptura divina et infallibili revelatae cum veritate philosophica a Renato detecta, Nijmegen, 1660 Theologia pacifica, Leiden, 1671. Anti-spinoza, Amsterdam, 1690 (posthumous).

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Important facts

Born
1625, Brzeg
Birth century
Died
1687, Leiden
Nationality
Education
Leiden University, University of Groningen
Employers
Leiden University, University of Nijmegen
Also known as
C. Wittichius (Wittich), Christoph Wittich

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher Wittich?

Dutch theologian

When was Christopher Wittich born?

Christopher Wittich was born in 1625 in Brzeg.

When did Christopher Wittich die?

Christopher Wittich died in 1687 in Leiden.

What was Christopher Wittich's occupation?

Christopher Wittich was a theologian and university teacher.

What nationality was Christopher Wittich?

Christopher Wittich was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Wittich

· Wikidata: Q2002089

· DBpedia: Christopher Wittich

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