Johann Tobias Beck

Johann Tobias Beck ( born February 22, 1804 in Balingen, Württemberg, † December 28, 1878 in Tübingen ) was a German Protestant theologian, preacher and writer.

Life

Johann Tobias Beck was the son of soap boiler and City Council in the Württemberg official city Balingen, Tobias Beck (1778-1849) and his wife Anna, nee Roller ( 1776-1836 ). He was educated bourgeois and was marked by the pious mother, the grandfather, a devout master baker, and his teachers, the Balinger provisor Huzel and the helper Gottlieb Osiander. One can see a strong influence of pietism awakened. His training took place from 1818 onwards in the lower seminary in Urach, attended by Christian Friedrich Dettinger and the poet Eduard Moerike were trained. Here Beck learned the ancient languages ​​. Beck calls this time his happiest and most blessed years. From (1822-1826), he studied theology in Tübingen. He was influenced by the radical Pietism and Johann Albrecht Bengel. Johann Tobias Beck was first pastor in 1827 Waldtann, (now Kreßberg ), in the district of Crailsheim. Here he married Luise nee Fischer, with whom he had eight children. 1829-1836 he was a parish priest in Mergentheim.

During this time, his brisk literary activity began in the theological field. Is known is his private feud with Duke Paul of Württemberg, on its laidback lifestyle, he also in preaching indirectly, but openly, pointing. Duke Paul heard Beck but still like and did so after the confrontation but not publicly, but mostly secretly. Beck was known for his authoritative sermons that did not conform to the style of that theological world. We are especially famous his sermon volumes "Christian talk ". In 1836 he was appointed to Basel. Through the pietistic " Society for the Promotion of Christian theological science" was Beck associate professor in Basel. Here he made ​​friends with Nicholas I Bernoulli, the councilor Adolf Christ and Christian Heinrich Zeller in Beuggen. In 1838 his wife died and he married in 1839 Marklin Mathilde, with whom he had two children. In 1843 he became a full professor of systematic theology at the University of Tübingen. In contrast to the critical- speculative Ferdinand Christian Baur's school he founded there a biblically - informed way. Beck also influenced decisively the Evangelical preacher school in Basel. Their leader, William Arnold- Rappard (1838-1918), a brother of Carl Heinrich Rappard, was a familiar student Becks. Here also Franz Eugen Schlachter was trained and received so indirectly Beck's character. Beck was sickly life. On December 28, 1878, he died after a brief illness.

Clergyman influence

Beck has mainly influenced the bible oriented theology in his time, but also exerted great influence on the Protestant preacher school in Basel, whose conductor William Arnold- Rappard was a student of Beck. Also the Bible translator and writer Franz Eugen Schlachter was significantly influenced by this school. Influence on the holiness movement is also seen. Amazingly, even the evangelical theology in Finland by Beck was heavily influenced. One of his most famous student is the Swabian theology professor Karl August Auberlen. After his death, he came for a time forgotten. In the meantime, however, several works have been reissued by him, eg an interpretation of Peter's letters.

Writings (selection )

  • Introduction into the system of Christian doctrine. Stuttgart 1838; 2nd edition Stuttgart 1870
  • The Christian teaching science according to the biblical documents. 1841
  • Outline of the biblical doctrine of the soul. 1843; 3rd edition 1871
  • Christian speeches for the edification on all Sundays and feast days throughout the year. ( 6 collections ) 1834-1870
  • Guide of Christian doctrine for the church and school house. Stuttgart: Steinkopf, 1862 ( digitized ); 2nd edition 1869
  • The Christian doctrine of love. Continuation of the "Guidelines of Christian doctrine. Stuttgart: Steinkopf, 1872/74
  • Explanation of the two letters of Paul to letters to Timothy. Gütersloh 1879
  • Pastoral teachings of Matthew and Acts. Gütersloh 1880
  • Lectures on Christian Ethics. 3 vols Gütersloh 1882-83
  • Explanation of the Book of Revelation 1-12. Gütersloh 1883
  • Explanation of the Letter to the Romans. Gütersloh 1884
  • Explanation of the letters of Peter. Gütersloh 1896 ( Nachdr with a foreword by Gerhard Maier, Giessen: Brunnen, 1995 ISBN 3-7655-9226-9 )
  • Explanation of the prophet Micah and Joel Gütersloh 1898.
  • True Christian life, Zurich: Gotthelf, 1943; 2nd edition 1948
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