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Johann Jakob Quandt

1686 – 1772

Lutheran theologian, known for the first complete translation of the Bible into Lithuanian

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Lived 1686 – 1772 (aged 85). Johann Jakob Quandt was a German librarian, translator, university teacher, bible translator, protestant theologian and preacher.

Johann Jakob Quandt (; 27 March 1686 in Königsberg – 17 January 1772 in Königsberg) was a German orthodox Lutheran theologian, and professor of theology in Königsberg. He opposed Pietism, but sympathized with Wolffianism. He is known for sponsoring the first complete translation of the Bible into Lithuanian, the Quandt Bible of 1735. He was also a librarian of the Königsberg Public Library (first librarian, 1714–18).

He was considered an excellent preacher. Frederick the Great called him the best preacher he knew. In 1743 he published a hymnal in response to Georg Friedrich Rogall's Pietist hymnal.

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University of Königsberg
Employers
University of Königsberg
Also known as
Johann Jakob Haid

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Jakob Quandt?

Lutheran theologian, known for the first complete translation of the Bible into Lithuanian

When was Johann Jakob Quandt born?

Johann Jakob Quandt was born on 27 March 1686 in Königsberg.

When did Johann Jakob Quandt die?

Johann Jakob Quandt died on 17 January 1772 in Königsberg.

What was Johann Jakob Quandt's occupation?

Johann Jakob Quandt was a librarian, translator, university teacher, bible translator, protestant theologian and preacher.

What nationality was Johann Jakob Quandt?

Johann Jakob Quandt was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Jakob Quandt

· Wikidata: Q97705

· DBpedia: Johann Jakob Quandt

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