Samuel Simon Schmucker

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Samuel Simon Schmucker (1799-1873) was an American Lutheran divine.

Schmucker was born at Hagerstown, Maryland, graduated at the University of Pennsylvania (1819), studied in Princeton Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Lutheran minister (1821). From 1826 to 1864 he served as professor of didactic theology and chairman of the faculty in Gettysburg Theological Seminary. Schmucker Hall on the campus was named in his honor. During the Battle of Gettysburg, Schmucker's house was used as a field hospital for soldiers of both opposing armies. He was never compensated for the damages incurred.

His publication of 1838 prepared the way for the formation of the Evangelical Alliance, which was formed in Freemason's Hall, London, August 19-23, 1846. The American branch was organized in 1867. He was the leader of the low-church Lutheran party who were connected with the General Synod and was better known outside of his communion than any other Lutheran minister.

Amongst his numerous publications are:

Fraternal Appeal to the American Churches on Christian Union (1838)
The American Lutheran Church (1851)
The Lutheran Symbols (1856)
The Church of the Redeemer as developed within the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (1870)

Schmucker is buried in Evergreen Cemetery (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania).

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[edit] References

H. E. Jacobs, The Lutherans, volume iv, in "American Church History Series" (New York, 1893)
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