He studied theology at Königsberg and Jena, and became professor in the University of Rostock.

He afterwards visited Holland, where he studied philology and archaeology, and after his return was for some years professor at Königsberg.

In 1714 he became assistant librarian of that university, and in 1719 was appointed deacon of one of the churches at Heidelberg.

1745–1746, 2 volumes, 4to: it contains a list of Biblical commentators, arranged in the order of the difficult passages); Theologisch-homelit.

This article incorporates public domain material from McClintock, John; Strong, James (1867–1887).