Johann A. Freylinghausen
1670-1739
Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen was born December 2, 1670, in Gandersheim, Harz Mountains, Germany. He wrote and composed 44 hymns, four of which are in the Zion's Harp. He is best known as a writer and publisher of hymns. He published the Geistreiches Gesangbuch with a total of 683 hymns. His Gesangbuch is commonly regarded as the most important collection of hymns in the era of Pietism.
Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen was born December 2, 1670, in Gandersheim, Harz Mountains, Germany. He wrote and composed 44 hymns, four of which are in the Zion's Harp. He is best known as a writer and publisher of hymns. He published the Geistreiches Gesangbuch with a total of 683 hymns. His Gesangbuch is commonly regarded as the most important collection of hymns in the era of Pietism.
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