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Christoph Knoll
Christoph Knoll (1563 – 1630) was a German theologian and hymn writer. Knoll was born in Bunzlau, the son of a shoemaker. He studied theology from 1583 at the University of Frankfurt an der Oder and the following year at the Wittenberg University. He was also interested in mathematics and astronomy. He was ''Signator'' in Sprottau in 1584 or 1586, and ''Diakon'' (dean) there from 1691. Knoll died in Sprottau. During the plague of 1599, Knoll wrote his "geistliches Sterbelied" (spiritual song for the dying) "Herzlich tut mich verlangen, Herzlich thut mich verlangen nach einem selgen End". It became known already during his lifetime. It appeared in Görlitz in 1613 in the hymnal ''Harmoniae sacrae'' with the melody of Hans Leo Haßler's love song "Mein G’müt ist mir verwirret".Hansjakob Becker et al.: ''Geistliches Wunderhorn. Große deutsche Kirchenlieder.'' 2. Auflage. Beck, München 2003, , p. 276. The same melody was later used by Johann Crüger for Paul Gerhardt's "O Haup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hymn Writer
A hymnwriter (or hymn writer, hymnist, hymnodist, hymnographer, etc.) is someone who writes the text, music, or both of hymns. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, the composition of hymns dates back to before the time of David, who composed many of the Psalms. The term hymnodist, in the United States more than in other regions, broadens the scope to include the study of hymns. History Early Church and Middle Ages Many hymn writers in the early Church gained prominence and achieved canonisation. Saint John of Damascus (c. 675 or 676 – 749) was noted for his work as a hymn writer; some of the most popular English hymns which are translations of his works include ''Come ye faithful, raise the strain'', ''Let us rise in early morning'' and ''The day of resurrection'', all associated with the season of Eastertide and all translated by John Mason Neale. Most early hymnists were anonymous, so it is uncertain how many of them were women. Saint Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) is the ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |