Born in
Leipzig, Creuziger entered the
University of Leipzig at age 12, where he studied under
Peter Mosellanus. The outbreak of the plague drove him to Wittenberg in 1521, where he completed his studies in the Hebrew language. In 1525, he became Rector at
Magdeburg's Johannisschule. He was called to the faculties of Philosophy and Theology at
Wittenberg in 1528, where he lectured in both disciplines, preached at the Castle Church and wrote faculty opinions. He received his doctorate from Wittenberg in 1533. He continued to teach
exegesis,
dogmatics and edited instructional materials. During these years,
Martin Luther included him in the reformer's circle of translators, who assisted him in revising the German Bible version. In 1539, Creuziger assisted Leipzig in introducing reforms. He served as a delegate to theological convocations at
Hagenau,
Worms and
Regensburg. When other theologians fled the
Schmalkald War, he remained at his post. Creuziger also edited the Wittenberg edition of ''Luther's Works'' and helped to draft the
Leipzig Interim. He died at Wittenberg in 1548. ==Family==