In this book Jürgen Henkysexamines hymns, hymnwriters, and hymnbooks. His 24 articles in five main parts cover the time from Luther up to the present. The general subject of research and information on selected hymns and hymnwriters is the relationship between biblical authority, poetical quality and contemporary piety.

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Dr. theol. Jürgen Henkys war Professor für Praktische Theologie an der Theologischen Fakultät der Humboldt-Universität Berlin.