Meyer

Meyer, HEINRICH AUGUST WILHELM, commentator, was born at Gotha, 10th January 1800, studied at Jena, was pastor at Harste, Hoya, and Neustadt, retired in 1848, and settled in Hanover, where he died 21st June 1873. His name survives in his Commentaries on the New Testament—a monument of exegetical science (commenced 1832). Later editions showed constant improvements, and since his death this work has been continued by Weiss, Wendt, Beyschlag, and others. The English translation in Clark's series is in 20 vols. (1873–82).