Felix von Himpel

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Felix von Himpel on a portrait painted by Roland Risse in 1878 in the Professorengalerie in Tübingen

Felix Himpel , from 1873 by Himpel , (born February 28, 1821 in Ravensburg , † February 18, 1890 in Tübingen ) was a German Catholic theologian as well as professor and rector at the University of Tübingen .

Life

Felix Himpel studied philosophy and Catholic theology in Tübingen from 1840 to 1844 and was ordained a priest on September 4, 1845. On August 6, 1847, he became the prefectural administrator in Rottenburg am Neckar . From May 12, 1849 he was high school professor and chairman of the Konvikt in Ehingen (Danube) , from September 8, 1857 full professor for the Old Testament and the oriental languages ​​at the University of Tübingen, teaching in particular the Armenian language . In 1871/72 he was rector of the University of Tübingen. His portrait hangs in the professors' gallery in Tübingen .

Awards

In 1873 Felix von Himpel was awarded the Knight's Cross First Class of the Order of the Württemberg Crown , which was associated with the personal title of nobility ( ennoblement ).

Works

  • History, forms of development, origin and meaning of the Sigfrit saga . School program, Ehingen 1851 ( Google ).
  • The Old Testament doctrine of immortality . School program, Ehingen 1857.
  • Political and religious conditions of Judaism in the last centuries before Christ . In: Theologische Viertelschrift , 1858, pp. 63–85 ( Google ).
  • The Messianic Prophecies in the Pentateuch . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1859, pp. 195–256 ( Google ); 1860, pp. 41-116 ( Google , 654-681 Google ).
  • Independence, Unity, and Credibility of the Book of Joshua . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1864, pp. 385–448 ( Google ); 1865, pp. 227-307 ( Google ).
  • About alleged Maccabean psalms . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1870, pp. 407–473.
  • Explanation of the inscription of the Moabite king Mesa from the 9th century BC Its earnings for the political and religious history of Israel . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1870, pp. 584–661.
  • Notes on the Significance of the Mesa Stele for the History of the Hebrew Language and Script . In: Archive for Scientific Research into the Old Testament (ed. By Adalbert Merx ), Volume II, Issue 1, 1871, pp. 96-104.
  • On the nature of mosaism and its significance for the earlier period of the history of Israel . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1873, pp. 286-324.
  • On contradictions and various sources in the books of Samuel . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1874, pp. 71–126, 237–281.
  • Origin and oldest residences of the Hebrews and peoples related to them. Mythical or historical character of the beginnings of their history in the patriarchs? In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1875, pp. 539-577.
  • Something about the scientific importance and theological ecclesiastical position of the blessed Professor Dr. Moritz von Aberle . In: Theologische Viertelschrift , 1876, pp. 177–228.
  • About Isaiah c. 40-66 . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1878, pp. 294–334; 463-527.
  • The fragment of the Apology of Aristides and a treatise on Luc. 23, 42. 43. Translated and explained from Armenian . In: Theologische Viertelschrift , 1880, pp. 109–127.
  • The abstract concept of God and the cult of saints in Islam . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1882, pp. 86–113, 206–244.
  • The historical section Isa. c. 36-39. Explanations of the same by Assyrian cuneiform inscriptions . In: Theologische Viertelschrift, 1883, pp. 582–653.
  • Numerous reviews in the theological quarterly .

Article in Wetzer, Welte: Kirchen-Lexikon, or Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology . 2nd Edition:

  • Armenian Language, Writing and Literature , Volume 1, 1882, pp. 1344–1353 ( archive.org ).
  • Brahmanism , Volume 2, 1883, pp. 1180-1192 ( archive.org ).
  • Buddhism , Volume 2, 1883, pp. 1403-1433 ( archive.org ).
  • Chronology, Biblical , Volume 3, 1884, pp. 309–335 ( archive.org ).
  • Fetishism , Volume 4, 1886, pp. 1448–1464 ( Google USA , archive.org ).
  • Idolatry , Volume 5, 1888, pp. 816-831 ( archive.org ).
  • Hebrew Language , Volume 5, 1888, pp. 1552–1559 ( archive.org ).
  • Jewish Philosophy of the Middle Ages , Volume 6, 1889, pp. 1978–1986 ( archive.org ).

literature

Web links

Wikisource: Felix Himpel  - Sources and full texts

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Reinhold Scholl: The portrait collection of the University of Tübingen, 1477 to 1927 . In: Writings of the Association for Württembergische Familienkunde , issue 2. Publishing house by K. Ad. Emil Müller, Stuttgart 1927.
  2. ↑ Court and State Manual of the Kingdom of Württemberg 1877, p. 31.
personal data
SURNAME Himpel, Felix von
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Himpel, Felix (maiden name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Catholic theologian as well as professor and rector at the University of Tübingen
DATE OF BIRTH February 28, 1821
PLACE OF BIRTH Ravensburg
DATE OF DEATH February 18, 1890
Place of death Tübingen