 It was obviously, however, intended by its author as a vindication of the Jena theology, which had been sharply attacked from Wittenberg, and lay under some suspicion of syncretism.Its dependence upon Musæus is really the distinguishing feature of the book, which is largely a compilation from him.Baier’s other works include polemical writings against Erbermann, a convert to Roman Catholicism and a Jesuit, and against the Quakers; and three other
compendiums, published after his death (1698), one of exegetical, and one of moral theology, as well as one of the history of dogma.