Johann Joachim Bellermann


Johann Joachim Bellermann was a German Hebraist and professor of theology at Berlin University. He was one of the earliest students of Hebrew epigraphy.

Life

He was born at Erfurt. On graduating from the University of Göttingen Bellermann accepted a position as teacher at Reval, Russia, where he remained for four years. On his return to Erfurt in 1782, he became "Magister legens" in the gymnasium, and later assistant professor of theology and philosophy in the University of Erfurt. In 1804 he was appointed director of the Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster at Berlin, and professor of theology at the university in that city. He died in Berlin.

Works

Among his numerous writings on various subjects are the following: