Samuel Simon Schmucker
German-American Lutheran pastor and theologian
Died when: 74 years 148 days (892 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Samuel Simon Schmucker (February 28, 1799 – July 26, 1873) was a German-American Lutheran pastor and theologian.He was integral to the founding of the Lutheran church body known as the General Synod, as well as the oldest continuously operating Lutheran seminary (Gettysburg Seminary) and college in North America (Gettysburg College).
Later in his career, Schmucker became a controversial figure because of his theological positions, in particular his approach to the Lutheran Confessions.
Outside of the church, Schmucker was a noted abolitionist.
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