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Wessel Albertus van Hengel
1779–1871
A Dutch theologian and New Testament scholar, he spent much of the 19th century teaching, preaching, and writing in the Netherlands. His work moved between church life and the classroom, with books that ranged from biblical commentary to reflections on European religious culture.
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Sint-Nikolaas en het Sint-Nikolaas-feest
by Wessel Albertus van Hengel
About the author
Born in Leiden on November 12, 1779, he was educated there and went on to serve as a minister in several Dutch towns before becoming a professor. He held teaching posts in Franeker and Amsterdam, and in 1827 he was appointed professor of theology at Leiden, where he taught the interpretation of the New Testament.
Van Hengel was known as a careful Dutch Reformed scholar, especially for his work in biblical exegesis. His writings include commentaries on New Testament books and essays on theology and religious life, showing a scholar deeply engaged with both scripture and the intellectual debates of his time.
He died in Leiden on February 6, 1871. Today he is remembered chiefly for his long academic career and for the steady, learned contribution he made to Dutch Protestant theology.