ENGEL, Ludwig. - Benedictine, renowned canonist and moral theologian, b. at Wagram (Lower Austria) at the beginning of the 17th century, d. at Grillenberg on 22 April 1674. He was professor of canon law in 1600 and later vice-chancellor in 1609.
His writings are distinguished by clarity of concept, ease of exposition, and a constant sense of practical utility.
He is chiefly known for his *Collegium universi iuris canonici*, which, first published in institutional form (Salzburg 1670) and soon after according to the classical order of the Decretals (3 vols., 1 vol. 1671–1740), quickly went through many editions, was highly praised even in Protestant circles, and helped to secure the author’s name among the most gifted canonists of his time.
He wrote: *Manuale parochorum* (Salzburg 1662), issued several times; *Forum competens* (ibid. 1663); *Tractatus de pricis legitis et iuribus monasteriorum ex iure communi deductus* (ibid. 1664).