Christian Gottlob Leberecht Großmann

Christian Gottlob Leberecht Großmann (9 November 1783 in Prießnitz – 29 June 1857 in Leipzig) was a German theologian.

[1] On six separate occasions he served as dean to the theological faculty at Leipzig University.

[1] As a professor, his studies largely involved New Testament exegesis, Saxon church law and contemporary history.

He held a particular interest in the works of Jewish-Hellenistic philosopher Philo of Alexandria.

Known for his moderate-liberal views, he strove for abolition of the death penalty and advocated religious intermarriage between Protestants and Catholics.