Education
He studied at Halle, and served as pastor in various places till 1847, when he withdrew from the Evangelical Church, and thenceforth was preacher of the Free Congregation at Magdeburg.
He studied at Halle, and served as pastor in various places till 1847, when he withdrew from the Evangelical Church, and thenceforth was preacher of the Free Congregation at Magdeburg.
His liberal views frequently involved him in difficulties with the authorities. He published Bekenntnisse (4th ed 1846). Christentum und Kirche (2d ed 1846).
Die Throne im Himmel und auf Erden (1845).
Handbüchlein der freien Religion (7th ed 1889). His autobiography appeared at Gera in 1872.