Johann Jakob Rambach
1693-1735
Johann Jakob Rambach was born at Halle, Germany on February 24, 1693, the son of a cabinet maker. He studied in the University of Halle in medicine and later theology. Early records state that he was very active in religious circles and the author of many works, including a large number of hymns. Rambach at age 22, assisted with preparations for an edition of the Hebrew Bible, writing and reviewing commentaries on the books of Ruth, Esther, Nehemiah, and others. His interest in spiritual things was reawakened and he put much energy into this project. Unfortunately, his health suffered, requiring him to rest for several months at Polzig, near Ronneburg. In 1719, at age 26, Rambach's health returned and he traveled to Jena, Germany, where he was a popular preacher, professor, and hymn writer. He submitted many hymns to the Haus-Gesang-Buch, which was published in 1735, the year that Rambach died at the age of 42.
Johann Jakob Rambach was born at Halle, Germany on February 24, 1693, the son of a cabinet maker. He studied in the University of Halle in medicine and later theology. Early records state that he was very active in religious circles and the author of many works, including a large number of hymns. Rambach at age 22, assisted with preparations for an edition of the Hebrew Bible, writing and reviewing commentaries on the books of Ruth, Esther, Nehemiah, and others. His interest in spiritual things was reawakened and he put much energy into this project. Unfortunately, his health suffered, requiring him to rest for several months at Polzig, near Ronneburg. In 1719, at age 26, Rambach's health returned and he traveled to Jena, Germany, where he was a popular preacher, professor, and hymn writer. He submitted many hymns to the Haus-Gesang-Buch, which was published in 1735, the year that Rambach died at the age of 42.