• Celebrating 500 Years of Lutheran Hymnals | Peter Reske

  • Nov 6 2024
  • Length: 57 mins
  • Podcast

Celebrating 500 Years of Lutheran Hymnals | Peter Reske

  • Summary

  • Beloved Lutheran hymnals have a long history, dating all the way back to 1524. This year in 2024, we are celebrating 500 years of Lutheran hymnals. This episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast features returning guest Peter Reske, Senior Editor of Music and Worship at Concordia Publishing House. Peter's takes listeners on a trip back in time to 1524 to teach us a little bit about the earliest Lutheran hymnals, how they came about, some of the stories that surround their creation, and how they were used in the congregations of the time.

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    Show Notes

    Listen to the episode now as guest Peter Reske and host Elizabeth Pittman discuss the history of Lutheran hymnals, the connection between Scripture and the hymnody, Martin Luther’s work, how Lutheran hymns have developed throughout history, and more.

    About the Guest

    Peter C. Reske, senior editor of music/worship at Concordia Publishing House, holds degrees in English literature and historical musicology from Marquette University and Pennsylvania State University. He was the editor of the Lutheran Service Book and its attendant resources.

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