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Title:
Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs
Translated by John Kelly
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, based on page images provided
by Google Books, with rough OCR by the Internet Archive)
Summary: "Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs" by Paul Gerhardt is a collection of spiritual hymns that were likely written in the 17th century. This compilation showcases the profound themes of faith, devotion, and the Christian experience, reflecting the author’s poignant emotional landscape. The songs serve as expressions of religious devotion and theological reflections, intending to inspire and uplift the soul through worship. At the start of the work, the translator provides a preface that emphasizes the intention behind the collection—to present a faithful translation of Gerhardt's original hymns that resonate deep theological and emotional truths. The biographical sketch that follows offers insights into the life of Paul Gerhardt, detailing his experiences and influences that shaped his spiritual songs. The collection includes various sections, focusing on themes from the Holy Trinity to the Resurrection of Christ, seamlessly transitioning into hymns meant for specific liturgical occasions. These early portions underline the importance of Gerhardt’s work in the context of Christian hymnody, positioning him as a vital voice between confessional tradition and personal spiritual expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gerhardt, Paul, 1607-1676
Translator: Kelly, John, 1833-1890
EBook No.: 30362
Published: Oct 30, 2009
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Hymns, German -- Translations into English
Subject: Hymns, English
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs
Translated by John Kelly
Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, based on page images provided
by Google Books, with rough OCR by the Internet Archive)
Summary: "Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs" by Paul Gerhardt is a collection of spiritual hymns that were likely written in the 17th century. This compilation showcases the profound themes of faith, devotion, and the Christian experience, reflecting the author’s poignant emotional landscape. The songs serve as expressions of religious devotion and theological reflections, intending to inspire and uplift the soul through worship. At the start of the work, the translator provides a preface that emphasizes the intention behind the collection—to present a faithful translation of Gerhardt's original hymns that resonate deep theological and emotional truths. The biographical sketch that follows offers insights into the life of Paul Gerhardt, detailing his experiences and influences that shaped his spiritual songs. The collection includes various sections, focusing on themes from the Holy Trinity to the Resurrection of Christ, seamlessly transitioning into hymns meant for specific liturgical occasions. These early portions underline the importance of Gerhardt’s work in the context of Christian hymnody, positioning him as a vital voice between confessional tradition and personal spiritual expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gerhardt, Paul, 1607-1676
Translator: Kelly, John, 1833-1890
EBook No.: 30362
Published: Oct 30, 2009
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Hymns, German -- Translations into English
Subject: Hymns, English
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.