FRIEDRICH CHRISTOPH, a mystic divine, was born in 1702 at Göppingen in Württemberg. After finishing his education at the university of Leipzig, and occupying himself with several learned engagements, he was appointed pastor at Hirschau in 1738. It was about this time that he began to imbibe the doctrines of mysticism from the treatises of Boehmen and others. In 1765 his edition of the works of Swedenborg, in 2 vols. 8vo, and his treatise entitled Earthly and Heavenly Philosophy, revealed his opinions to the public, and drew down upon him the reprehension of his ecclesiastical superiors. Yet protected by the Duke of Württemberg, and aided by his own excellent character, he rose to a high position in the church. After passing through several grades of promotion, he was appointed prelate at Murhard, and continued there till his death in 1782.