Leun, Johann Georg Friedrich

Leun, Johann Georg Friedrich a German theologian, was born Aug. 9, 1757, at Giessen. In 1774 he entered the university of his native place; in 1797 he became deacon at Butzbach, near Giessen, and there he remained until his death, March 15, 1823. He possessed an extensive knowledge of the Oriental languages, and was a profound theologian. Among his works deserve special notice, Voln der besten Methode. die hebraische Sprache zu erlernen (Giessen, 1787- 8): — Handbuch zur cursorischen Lecture der Bibel fur Anfanger, etc. (Legmo, 1788-91, 4th. 8): — Handbuch zur cursorischen Lecture der Bibel des N.T. etc. (ibid. 1795-96, 3 th. 8). Doring, Gelehrte Theol. Deutschlands, 2:292.