Heinrich Wangnereck

Heinrich Wangnereck (* July 1595 in Munich, † November 11, 1664 in Dillingen ) was a Catholic theologian, Jesuit, professor, author and university Chancellor.

At the age of 16, he finished in 1611 his secondary studies at the Jesuit School Munich ( today Wilhelmsgymnasium Munich), then joined the Jesuits in Landsberg and went through the training as a Jesuit, where he was temporarily working as a high school teacher. He was professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Dillingen, whose chancellor he was over 24 years. He also became known as a preacher. In 1665 he was sent to Lindau as superior and missionary. After five years he returned to Dillingen, where he remained until his death chancellor. He enjoyed a reputation as a scholar, the many secular princes and church Upper ( bishops ) asked in Germany in many important ecclesiastical and secular affairs for advice.

His 24 works are mainly about theology. He took part in church-political issues such as, for example, the bishoprics and abbeys of Restitutierung in Protestant areas, where he argued with Cornäus Melchior, a Jesuits against the Protestants Johann Georg cod. He was punished by his Superior General once when he spoke disrespectfully of the Bavarian prince. His first work in notae Confessions S. Agostini, was published in 1630 and is still regarded as a classic. Other editions of this classic appeared in the 20th century.

Works

• Notae in Confessions S. Agostini, 1630