02233cam a22003253u 4500 29666 UtSlPG 20260610133657.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 45006950 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Aaberg, J. C. (Jens Christian), 1877-1970 Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-11 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and Ken Jentsch "Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark" by J. C. Aaberg is a historical account published in the mid-20th century. The book aims to shed light on Danish hymnody, emphasizing its roots in the Protestant Reformation and exploring the lives and works of prominent Danish hymnwriters such as Thomas Kingo, Hans Adolph Brorson, and N.F.S. Grundtvig. Through this exploration, it presents an understanding of the spiritual movements within the Danish church and the cultural significance of hymns in Denmark. The opening of the work provides context for the importance of Danish hymnody, noting that while it has been well-regarded in Northern Europe, it has lacked an adequate presentation to English-speaking audiences. The author discusses the historical suppression of Danish hymns during the Roman Catholic period, the resurgence of hymn singing during the Reformation, and its evolution through the contributions of various hymnwriters. Emphasis is placed on the need to know the authors and their historical context for a better appreciation of the hymns themselves, as Aaberg seeks to connect their lyrics to the spiritual lives of their writers and the church communities they served. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hymns, Danish -- History and criticism Hymns, Danish -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29666 70514 70514