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Paul Gerhardt

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German Lutheran theologian and hymn writer (1607-1676)

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Born
1607
Died
1676
Works
42

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1927-02-06
Active to
1999-02-22

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Paul Gerhardt (12 March 1607 – 27 May 1676) was a German theologian, Lutheran minister and hymnodist. Johann Sebastian Bach used several single stanzas of Gerhardt's hymns in his church cantatas, motets, Passions and Christmas Oratorio. The hymn "Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn" is the base for Bach's chorale cantata BWV 92. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Paul+Gerhardt">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Born
( 1607-03-12 ) 12 March 1607, Gräfenhainichen , Electorate of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire
Died
27 May 1676 (1676-05-27) (aged 69), Lübben , Duchy of Saxe-Merseburg in the Holy Roman Empire
Occupations
Theologian Lutheran pastor Hymn writer

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Official website

Paul-Gerhardt-Gesellschaft e.V. | Herzlich Willkommen

Die Paul-Gerhardt-Gesellschaft hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, das Erbe des bedeutenden protestantischen Liederdichters Paul Gerhardts lebendig zu halten.

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6 objects attributed to Paul Gerhardt, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Paulus or Paul Gerhardt (12 March 1607 – 27 May 1676) was a German theologian, Lutheran pastor and hymnodist, considered Germany's greatest hymn writer. His songs and hymns were published in contemporary hymnals such as Praxis pietatis melica, and are still part of modern hymnals. Hymn stanzas by him feature prominently in Bach's Passions and the Christmas Oratorio.

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