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Geistliche Lieder zu Wittemberg / Anno 1543

Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
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Summary: Joseph Klug printed the first collection of hymns that Luther prepared specifically for congregational use in Wittenberg in 1529. It followed the church year closely and was revised and reprinted several times. The renowned hymnal printed by Valentin Bapst (Geystlicher Lieder'; Leipzig, 1545) may be seen as a later edition of the Klug hymnal. (Robin Leaver, "Hymnals," in 'The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation' (1996) 2:286-89.)Imprint: Gedruckt zu Wittemberg durch Joseph Klug, Anno M.D.XLiiij.Binding: This copy bound in blindstamped pigskin over boards (Luther rose), with clasps (lost).

Date Created
1544
Subject - Topic/Names
Hymns, German
Hymns
Psalms (Music)
Sacred songs
Lutheran Church
Subject - Time Period
Sixteenth century
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Geistliche Lieder zu Wittemberg / Anno 1543
Date Created
1544
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Summary: Joseph Klug printed the first collection of hymns that Luther prepared specifically for congregational use in Wittenberg in 1529. It followed the church year closely and was revised and reprinted several times. The renowned hymnal printed by Valentin Bapst (Geystlicher Lieder'; Leipzig, 1545) may be seen as a later edition of the Klug hymnal. (Robin Leaver, "Hymnals," in 'The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation' (1996) 2:286-89.)
Imprint: Gedruckt zu Wittemberg durch Joseph Klug, Anno M.D.XLiiij.
Binding: This copy bound in blindstamped pigskin over boards (Luther rose), with clasps (lost).
Creator
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Publisher
Klug, Joseph, active 1523-1552
Place of Publication
Wittenberg (Germany)
Primary Language
German
Subject - Topic/Names
Hymns, German
Hymns
Psalms (Music)
Sacred songs
Lutheran Church
Subject - Time Period
Sixteenth century
Extent/Dimensions
1 score
191, 8 unnumbered pages
15 cm
Content Type
Text
Content Genre
hymnals
books
Format
Octavo
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Citations and References
Benzing, Lutherbibliographie, 3559
Wackernagel, 463
RISM, 1544-05
WA, 35.315
VD16 G 850
Local Call Number
1544 LUTH I
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