Heinrich Philipp Konrad Henke
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Heinrich Philipp Konrad Henke (July 3, 1752 - May 2, 1809), German theologian, best known as a writer on church history, was born at Hehlen, Brunswick.
He was educated at the gymnasium of Brunswick and the university of Helmstädt, and from 1778 to 1809 he was professor, first of philosophy, then of theology, in that university. In 1803 he was appointed principal of the Carolinum in Brunswick as well.
Henke belonged to the rationalistic school. His principal work (Allgemeine Geschichte der christlichen Kirche, 6 vols., 1788-1804; 2nd ed., 1795-1806) is commended by FC Baur for fullness, accuracy and artistic composition. His other works are:
- Lineamenta institutionum fidei Christianae historico-criticarum (1783)
- Opuscula academica (1802)
- two volumes of Predigten
He was also editor of the Magazin für die Religionsphilosophie, Exegese und Kirchengeschichte (1793-1802) and the Archiv für die neueste Kirchengeschichte (1794-1799).
His son, was a published historian.