Education
Beginning in 1751 he studied theology at the University of Halle, where one of his instructors was Siegmund Jakob Baumgarten (1706-1757).
theologian university professor
Beginning in 1751 he studied theology at the University of Halle, where one of his instructors was Siegmund Jakob Baumgarten (1706-1757).
In 1755-1756 he took an extended study trip throughout Germany, Switzerland and France, eventually returning to Halle, where in 1760 he became an associate professor of theology. During his lifetime he was known for his work in the field of New Testament exegesis. He was the author of three collections of exegetical writings titled- "Opusculorum ad interpretationem Sacrarum Scripturarum fasciculi" (number I- 1785, number II- 1787 & number III- 1803).
Other noted works by Nösselt include:
Verteidigung der Wahrheit und Göttlichkeit der christlichen Religion, 1766 - Defense of the truth and divinity of the Christian religion.
Anweisung zur Bildung angehender Theologen, 1785 - Instructions for the formation of upcoming theologians. Erklärung der Theologischen Facultät zu Halle über Doctor Bahrdt"s Appellation an das Publikum, 1785 - Declaration of the theological faculty at Halle on Karl Friedrich Bahrdt"s appeal to the audience.
From 1776 to 1790 he was publisher of the newspaper Hallischen gelehrten Zeitung.