WURM, Paul. Blaubeuren 30.11.1829 — Calw 31.3.1911. Rev. German Lutheran Priest and Scholar of Religion
. Son of Julius Friedrich Wurm (1791–1839), a theologian and classical scholar, and Karoline Friederike Faber (1792–1854). Graduated in theology 1851, served as priest in various parts of Württemberg. In 1864-75 taught theology at Missionshaus in Basel, then again in Württemberg, finally 1892-1901 minister in Echterdingen, then retired. Married 1859 Regula Luise Kind (1834–1907) of Switzerland, three daughters and one son.
Publications: Geschichte der indischen Religion im Umriss dargestellt. 8+303 p. Basel 1874.
– Der Buddhismus oder der vorchristliche Versuch einer erlösenden Universalreligion. 50 p. Gütersloh 1880.
– Handbuch der Religionsgeschichte. Calw & St. 1904, 2nd enl. ed. 512 p. 1908.
– Other writings, also on theology.
Sources: German Wikipedia.
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