Andreas Joseph Fahrmann (8 November 1742 – 6 February 1802) was a German Catholic theologian, cleric, and auxiliary bishop.
Life
Fahrmann was born in Zell am Main, near Würzburg, in the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg. He was ordained as a deacon in 1764 and as a priest in 1765. He earned his doctorate in theology in 1773.
Academic and Ecclesiastical Career
From 1773 to 1779, Fahrmann served as professor of moral theology at the University of Würzburg. In 1779, he was appointed a canon (Chorherr) at Stift Haug, a collegiate church in Würzburg. He also served as a preacher and custos at the same institution, and after the dissolution of the Jesuit order, he became regent of the seminary in Würzburg.
In 1790, Fahrmann was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Würzburg and titular bishop of Halmiros (also known as Thebae Phthiotides, in partibus infidelium). He held this position until his death in 1802.
Works
One of Fahrmann's known works is a theological review of Karl Friedrich Bahrdt's controversial Bible translation, engaging critically with the rationalist theological currents of the late 18th century.
Death
Fahrmann died on 6 February 1802 in Würzburg.
