Dictionary of Hymnology

Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.

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11 results for “German hymnody” Showing 1–11 on this page
A. T. R. History The initials "A. T. R." used in Psalms and Hymns (1851) to sign original contributions and translations by th… Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid Hymnology A publication and authorship history of the German hymn of consolation attributed to Martin Moller, charting … Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt Hymnology A biographical entry on Princess Anna Sophia of Hesse-Darmstadt, Abbess of Quedlinburg and German hymn writer. Anton Ulrich of Brunswick Hymnology A biographical entry on Duke Anton Ulrich of Brunswick, German ruler, poet, and author of devotional hymns. Ernst Moritz Arndt Hymnology A biographical entry on German author, historian, patriot, and hymnologist Ernst Moritz Arndt. Gottfried Arnold Hymnology A biographical and hymnological entry on German church historian, mystic, and hymn writer Gottfried Arnold. Johann Christian Adami History A biographical profile of the Brandenburg pastor and hymnwriter Johann Christian Adami, documenting his Niede… Johann Christoph Arnschwanger Hymnology A biographical entry on German pastor and hymnologist Johann Christoph Arnschwanger. Johann Valentin Andrea Hymnology A biographical entry on the German theologian, church reformer, and writer Johann Valentin Andrea. W. E. Arnds Hymnology Cross-reference entry for German pastor W. E. Arnds (Arends). Wilhelm Erasmus Arends Hymnology A biographical entry on German pastor and hymn writer Wilhelm Erasmus Arends.