Paul Gerhardt at 350: The Life, Legacy, and Hymns of a Lutheran Treasure | Peter Reske

About this episode

This episode explores the life and legacy of Paul Gerhardt, a significant hymn writer in the Lutheran Church, as the 350th anniversary of his death approaches.

May 27th, 2026, marks the 350th anniversary of the death of Paul Gerhardt — one of the most beloved hymn writers in the history of the Lutheran Church. In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman is joined by Peter Reske from the CPH music team for a deep dive into Gerhardt's life, his enduring hymns, and the faith that sustained him through one of history's most devastating eras. Grab your hymnal and join us. Episode Timestamps 1:51 — Why talk about Paul Gerhardt? Previous episodes & the 350...

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth Pittman

Guest: Peter Reske

Topics covered

• Paul Gerhardt
• Lutheran hymns
• Christian faith
• history
• music

Keywords

• Paul Gerhardt
• Lutheran hymns
• Christianity
• hymn writer
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lutheran Church

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