Ewald, Heinrich Georg August (1803–1875)

German orientalist and biblical critic. A professor of philosophy, oriental languages and theology, the seven-volume Geschichte des Volkes Israel bis Christus (1845–59) is his best-known work.

He was born at Göttingen and became professor of philosophy and oriental languages at Göttingen, 1827–37. He was then professor of theology at Tübingen, 1838–48, before returning to Göttingen, 1848–67. He lost his position for a time, in 1837 and 1867, for political reasons.