Rettberg, Friedrich Wilhelm

Rettberg, Friedrich Wilhelm a German theologian, was born at Cello, Aug. 21, 1805. After teaching in several small institutions, he became professor of theology at Marburg, where he died, April 7, 1849. His works are, De Parabolis Jesu Christi

(Gottingen, 1827): — Cyprianus nach seinzem Leben und Wirken (ibid. 1831): — Heilslehren des Christenthums nach den Grundsatzen der lutherischen Kirche (Leips. 1838): — Kirchengeschichte Deutschlands (Gottingen, 1846-48). — Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.