Paul Gerhardt As A Hymn Writer And His Influence On English Hymnody (1918)

By Theodore Brown Hewitt

Book Overview

""Paul Gerhardt As A Hymn Writer And His Influence On English Hymnody"" is a book written by Theodore Brown Hewitt in 1918. The book is a detailed study of the life and work of Paul Gerhardt, a German Lutheran theologian and hymn writer who lived in the 17th century. Hewitt explores Gerhardt's contribution to the development of hymnody, particularly in the English-speaking world. The book examines Gerhardt's life and career, his theological beliefs, and his literary style. It also analyzes the influence of Gerhardt's hymns on English hymnody, including the works of Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley. The book is an insightful and comprehensive study of the life and work of Paul Gerhardt, and it provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of hymnody, theology, and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164164090
• ISBN13: 9781164164098
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"