Benedictus Aretius (1522-1574), scholar

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Benedictus Aretius (1522-1574) was a Swiss NT scholar, reformed theologian, professor of Theology at Marpurg, and botanist. Best known for his study of rare plants living in the Alps, he also authored theological works and a popular exegetical commentary on the whole of the New Testament.

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References

  • Alexander Chalmers, Biographical Dictionary 2 (1812), p.425.
  • BBKL.de