New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-08-10
Death Of Nfaader.


Death Of Nsander.
Tie lac. Arrival from Europe brings us lnselli
getoe Of Toe death Of the euioens theologian and
Historical writer, JoHASS AUGUsr WILHELM Ne.
AMBER, vhoie name is ian liar to a large number
o. or country men, both on account Of ala import.
Art contributions to the science Of theology and his
personal Intimacy with many OF our eminent schol
arr, who nave enjoyed the benefit of bis ins.suc.
tiorS, Or who have made bis acquaintance while
Puriung their travels in Germany. Although he
had attained greater age than might have been
Anticipated from his habits as confirmed invalid
being in bis sixty second year, mis- decease cannot
be announced without causing en- emo'ioa Of sur.
priSe and regret to a numerous circle xho rscog.
nized in him oEe Of the most faithful and conscien.
tious Christian teachers OF the plesen. day.
NEANDER, as il is well known was descended
from Jewish parents, by whom he was instructed
in the rudiments OF religion, and az a subsequent
period Of life became a convert 10 the Chr stan
faith, by personal inquiry and experience He
was born at G0ttiDgen, in l7s9, but passed con.
siderable portion OF bis youth at Hamburg, where
he was initiated Into the rudiments Of classical
education. After he had made a profession Of
Christianity, he continued his studies for short
time at the Universities of Halle and Gottingen,
returned to Hamburg, and finally completed his
University career at Heidelberg. The following
year be was called to the University Of Berlin, as
Professor Of Theology, where he soon gave pro
mise Of the brilliant eminence which he has
since attained. His frat publications were
on SPECIAL topics of ecclesiastical history, in
GLIDING heaIs,s on The Emperor Julian and bis
Age" "St Bernard ard bis Age" IL" The Develop
ment OF the Principal Sy stems of the GRostics,'
"Sl ChryIos.om ard the Church in his Age and
I" The Spirit Of TeTtulliaD" with an Introduction
TO bis Writings" These ire itises are remarkable
monuments Of diligence, accuracy, Profoandness Of
research and breadth Of comprehension, showing
the same intellectual qualities which were after
ward signally exhibited in the composition OF his
mastery volumes on the history Of the Christian Re
ligion His earliest production in this department
bad for its object to present the most important
facts in Church history, in firm adapted 10 the
great MSS Of readers, rithout aiming at scientific
preciaion or c. mpleteness This attempt was emf
nenty successful. TIE first volume of his great
work entitled General History Of the Caurch
and the Christian Religion" was published 10 1926,
and it was not until twenty years sferward that
the work was brought to a close. The appearance
Of this work formed anew epoch in ecclesiastical
history. rat once be;ray ed the power Of & bold
and original mind. Instead Of consisting Of a
mesger and arid collection Of facts, without scen.
tiec order, without any vital conference CT Symme-
try AID withou. reference 10 the cardinal elements
Of Christian experience, the whole work, though
GiDgoATy ohsste and sabdued ia it's tone, throbs
with the emotions Of genuine life, depicting the in
suence Of Christianity as school for the Goul and
showing its radiant signatures OF Divinity IN iss
moral tIiumpbs thr, ugh centuries.
Bis smaller work on the first development Of
Christianity in the Apostolic Age is marked by the
same spirited Characteristics, while his Life Of
Jesus ia an able defense Of the historical verify OF
the sacred narrative agsins. the ingenious and
subtle suggestions Of Strauss.
The writings and theological position Of MEAN.
DER have been fully brought! before the American
public by Profs. ROBINSON, TORREK McCLHrocK
SEARS and other celebrated scholars who have
done much TO oifuse knowledge Of the leaned
l:Ocrs Of Germany among intelligent thinkers in
our Own country. Neanoer was free from the re-
prOdCn winch 6uaCnes 70 80 many OF hls ieAOW'lA-
borer,, Of covertly undermining the foundation OF
Christianity under the pretence Of placing il on
philosophical basis. His opinions are considered
strictly evangelical, though doubtless embodied in
modified form. In regard to the extent and sound
ness Of bis learning, the cea,ness Of bis percep-
tions, and the purify and nobleness Of his charsc.
ter, there can be bat one feeling among those who
Ne qualified to pronounce Judgment on the sub
Jet.
Neander was never married. He was the vic.
tim Of almost cons.an, i'll health In many Of his
personal habits be vas peculiar and eccentri:-
With the wisdom Of q sage, he combined the aim.
plicty Of child. Many amusing anecdotes are
related Of lis oddities in the lecture room, which
wilserye to enliven the biography that will doubt.
less be prepared at an early date We have re.
ceived 10 particular, concerning his death, which
is said TO have been announced BY private letters
10 friends in Boston.
JEsSY LISD.-Mr. Baruum announces that the