Frederik Lodewijk Anthing (1820–1883) was one of the Dutch evangelists evangelizing in Java in the 19th century.[1] He gave his attention toward evangelizing the indigenous people to the community[1] along with the other evangelists such as Kiai Ibrahim Tunggul Wulung, Kiai Sadrach, Paul Tosari, and others. Anthing spread Christianity to the people of Java.[2]

Life and education

Anthing was born in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) on 1820[3] and died on 1883 in a tram accident.[4] His father was Dutch and her mother was German.[3] He earned his degree in law in the Netherlands.[1] He earned the title Meester in de Rechten (Mr.).[4] After finishing his studies, he worked at the Semarang district court since late 1850s.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Jan S. Aritonang. 2006. Sejarah Perjumpaan Kristen dan Islam di Indonesia. Jakarta: BPK Gunung Mulia; pp. 90-92.
  2. ^ Soetarman Soediman Partonadi. 2001. Komunitas Sadrach dan Akar Kontekstualisasinya: Suatu Ekspresi Kekristenan Jawa pada Abad XIX. Jakarta: BPK Gunung Mulia; pp. 51-52.
  3. ^ a b Gerald H. Anderson (ed.). 1998. Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions. Grand Rapids Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing. p. 24.
  4. ^ a b Emanuel Gerrit Singgih. 2000. Berteologi dalam Konteks. Yogyakarta: Kanisius & BPK Gunung Mulia. pp. 106-108.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._L._Anthing
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