Matthias Hafenreffer (24 June 1561 22 October 1619) was a German

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theologian in the Lutheran scholastic tradition. Born at

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, Hafenreffer was professor at

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from 1592 until his death in 1617. He was a motivating teacher with a charismatic influence upon his students. He combined strict faithfulness to the

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with a peaceful disposition. Among those who enjoyed his instruction and correspondence was the astronomer

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. His chief work was his system of doctrine under the title ''Loci Theologici'' (1600). He died in

, aged 58.

References

* Jacobs, Henry Eyster. �
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