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Title:
Dr. Martin Luther's Deutsche Geistliche Lieder
The Hymns of Martin Luther Set to Their Original Melodies, With an English Version
Summary: “Dr. Martin Luther's Deutsche Geistliche Lieder” by Martin Luther is a collection of hymns set to their original melodies, edited in the context of the Reformation era. The work, likely compiled in the early 16th century, focuses on the importance of congregational singing within the Christian faith, reflecting Luther's broader aims of making religious practices accessible to the common people through the use of vernacular hymns. The opening of this collection includes a mix of hymns and translations, highlighting Luther’s conviction that music and song play a vital role in worship and the expression of faith. It presents a variety of hymns, including the well-known “Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein,” which conveys themes of thanksgiving and salvation through Christ. The introduction emphasizes the transformative power of music, linking it to the Reformation’s goal of fostering individual and national identity through worship that resonates with everyday people, further asserting that these hymns are an essential part of spiritual life for Christians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Editor: Allen, Nathan H. (Nathan Hale), 1848-1925
Editor: Bacon, Leonard Woolsey, 1830-1907
EBook No.: 417
Published: Feb 1, 1996
Downloads: 95
Language: German
Language: English
Subject: Hymns, German
Subject: Lutheran Church -- Hymns
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Dr. Martin Luther's Deutsche Geistliche Lieder
The Hymns of Martin Luther Set to Their Original Melodies, With an English Version
Summary: “Dr. Martin Luther's Deutsche Geistliche Lieder” by Martin Luther is a collection of hymns set to their original melodies, edited in the context of the Reformation era. The work, likely compiled in the early 16th century, focuses on the importance of congregational singing within the Christian faith, reflecting Luther's broader aims of making religious practices accessible to the common people through the use of vernacular hymns. The opening of this collection includes a mix of hymns and translations, highlighting Luther’s conviction that music and song play a vital role in worship and the expression of faith. It presents a variety of hymns, including the well-known “Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein,” which conveys themes of thanksgiving and salvation through Christ. The introduction emphasizes the transformative power of music, linking it to the Reformation’s goal of fostering individual and national identity through worship that resonates with everyday people, further asserting that these hymns are an essential part of spiritual life for Christians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Editor: Allen, Nathan H. (Nathan Hale), 1848-1925
Editor: Bacon, Leonard Woolsey, 1830-1907
EBook No.: 417
Published: Feb 1, 1996
Downloads: 95
Language: German
Language: English
Subject: Hymns, German
Subject: Lutheran Church -- Hymns
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.