About Martin Behm
Lived 1557 – 1622 (aged 64). Martin Behm was a German theologian, writer, poet, pastor, lutheran theologian and hymnwriter.
Martin Behm (1557–1622) was a German hymnwriter.
Born in Lauban (now Lubań in Poland), Behm was deacon and later chief pastor of the town's Holy Trinity Church. He wrote approximately 480 hymns, including "Herr Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht" (used by J.S. Bach in his cantata Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 58) and "O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht" (used by Bach for his motet of the same name).
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Who was Martin Behm?
German theologian and writer (1557-1622)
When was Martin Behm born?
Martin Behm was born on 16 September 1557 in Lubań.
When did Martin Behm die?
Martin Behm died on 5 February 1622 in Lubań.
What was Martin Behm's occupation?
Martin Behm was a theologian, writer, poet, pastor, lutheran theologian and hymnwriter.
What nationality was Martin Behm?
Martin Behm was German.
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