Quotes:Bretschneider, Karl Gottlieb

Zirkoff, Boris

Bretschneider, Karl Gottlieb. German theologian, b. Feb. 11, 1776, at Gersdorf, Saxony; d. Jan. 22, 1848, at Gotha. Lectured on philosophy and theology at Wittenberg, 1804-06; pastor at Schneeberg, Saxony, 1806-08; Supt. Annaberg, Saxony, 1808-16; Genl. Supt. at Gotha until his death. While recognizing supernatural element in the Bible, allowed critical exercise of reason in interpreting its dogmas. Works: Handbuch der Dogmatik der evangelisch-lutherischen Kirche, 2 vols. Leipzig, 1882. 8vo.—Lexicon Manuale Graeco-Latinum in libros Novi Testamenti, 2 vols. Leipzig, 1824, 8vo.—Lehrbuch der Religion und der Geschichte der chrislichen Kirche, Gotha, 1824, 8vo.

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 6, p. 428