Discourse on Magdeburg's Gospel Hymnal Through the Ages / Historical City Evening Set for June 17 at 7 PM
Headline: Discover the Historical Evolution of Protestant Hymns in Magdeburg with Professor Schilling
Looking for an educational and captivating evening? Mark your calendars for June 17th at 7 pm, as the City Archive invites you to a Historical Summer Evening at the Old Town Hall's Kaiserin-Adelheid-Foyer.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Protestant hymns, with a special focus on Magdeburg's role in shaping this vibrant musical tradition. Professor Dr. Johannes Schilling, an accomplished church historian, will be there to guide you through the development of Protestant hymnals, with an emphasis on Magdeburg's contributions.
The lecture will transport you through the centuries, discussing epochs in hymnal history, from the Reformation period to the 20th century. You'll learn about the significance of hymns in various regional identities, the importance of local printing houses, and how hymnals have been preserved as cultural heritage. The discussion will also touch upon the future of hymnals in the digital age and the challenges and opportunities it presents.
Curious about Magdeburg's hymnological past? Lucky for you, some historical Magdeburg hymnals from the city archive's collection will be displayed during the lecture.
Our speaker, Johannes Schilling, is an emeritus professor of church and dogmatic history at the Theological Faculty of the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. With an impressive lustrum as the president of the Luther Society and a member of the Academy of Sciences in Hamburg, he brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his work. His most recent publication, "Singt dem Herrn ein neues Lied. 500 Jahre Evangelisches Gesangbuch," was released in 2023.
Want to learn more about this event and the rest of the program? Check out the City Archive's website at www.magdeburg.de/stadtarchiv or pick up a flyer.
See you there!
[1] Jones, J. (2019). The Power of Hymns: A Historical and Theological Perspective. B&H Publishing Group.[2] Oldham, K. W. (2011). The Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal – A 50-Year Retrospective. Augsburg Fortress Publishers.
Intrigued by the historical evolution of more than just protestant hymns, one might find their home-and-garden enriched with knowledge at this event. At the Old Town Hall's Kaiserin-Adelheid-Foyer on June 17th, a display of historical Magdeburg hymnals from the city archive's collection will accompany the lecture.
