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Anders Frostenson

1906 – 2006

Swedish hymnwriter, priest, and writer

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About Anders Frostenson

Lived 1906 – 2006 (aged 99). Anders Frostenson was a Swedish translator, hymnwriter, writer, lutheran pastor, parson and protestant theologian.

Anders Frostenson (23 April 1906 in Loshult, Sweden – 4 April 2006) was a Swedish hymnwriter, priest, and writer. He was a paternal uncle of Katarina Frostenson. He has three children and was divorced and re-married.

Hymns list The theme in his hymns is consistent, and are usually about God and Jesus Christ. In the year of 1937, nine of his written hymns were included in a Swedish hymn book, and even more were included in songbooks of free churches. Are There Toys in Heaven? (Finns det leksaker i himmelriket?) 1 language • 4 collections Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom (Tron sig sträcker efter Frukten) 1 language • 2 collections God Created All Things (Gud har skapat allting) 1 language • 4 collections How Can Creation’s Voice Be Still 1 language • 2 collections The Flames are Many (Lågorna är många) 1 language • 4 collections Your love, O God, is broad (Är Guds kärlek såsom havet) 4 languages • 6 collections

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Lund University
Positions held
Vicar

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anders Frostenson?

Swedish hymnwriter, priest, and writer (1906–2006)

When was Anders Frostenson born?

Anders Frostenson was born on 23 April 1906 in Loshult.

When did Anders Frostenson die?

Anders Frostenson died on 4 February 2006 in Örebro.

What was Anders Frostenson's occupation?

Anders Frostenson was a translator, hymnwriter, writer, lutheran pastor, parson and protestant theologian.

What nationality was Anders Frostenson?

Anders Frostenson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anders Frostenson

· Wikidata: Q4581706

· DBpedia: Anders Frostenson

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