Cassel, Paulus

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Born
February 27, 1821
Died
December 23, 1892
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Biography

Paulus Stephanus Cassel was born in Prussia in 1821 into a Jewish family. Through his friends and studies, particularly Israel’s history, he became a Christian. His career included many facets. Not only was he a professor, editor, and lecturer but also held political office in the Prussian House of Representatives. His greatest passion and mission was bringing the gospel to the Jews. He had to deal with a prevalent attitude of anti-Semitism in society. His legacy includes several poems, plays, hymns, and books. Cassel died in 1892.

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