Josef Abs (Indologist)
Josef Maria Abs (born January 20, 1889 in Oespel , † after 1935 ) was a German Indologist , colonial scientist and missionary chaplain.
Life
He was the son of Friedrich Abs and his wife Maria nee Keßler.
In 1914 Abs was to become a professor in Calcutta . Because of the First World War, this did not happen. He worked as a mission chaplain and published numerous works on India. His last place of residence was Bonn .
Works (selection)
- The struggle for our protected areas , Essen-Ruhr, F. Floeder, 1926; Reprint, Wolfenbüttel, 2017.
- Unemployment problem and colonies , Essen-Ruhr, F. Floeder, [1930].
- Ten years of mandate policy , Düsseldorf, [1930].
literature
- Herrmann AL Degener : Degeners Who is it? , Berlin 1935, p. 4.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Abs, Josef |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Abs, Josef Maria (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German indologist, colonial scientist and mission chaplain |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 20, 1889 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oespel |
| DATE OF DEATH | after 1935 |