George Adam Horrer
George Adam Horrer (born May 11, 1754 in Weißenborn , † May 9, 1822 in Weissensee ) was a German Lutheran theologian and hymn poet . He was a pastor in Zeuchfeld , after which he was appointed pastor and superintendent in Weissensee, where he died at the age of 67. He wrote some pedagogical writings, but also composed sacred songs, with which he made a name for himself. He also revised and translated songs related to the Old Testament .
Works
- National songs of the Israelites (Leipzig 1780)
- New arrangement of the lamentations of Jeremiä (Hall 1784)
- New Sunday songs (Weißenfels 1787; second edition 1789)
literature
- Unknown author: Horrer, George Adam . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 13, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1881, p. 160.
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Horrer, George Adam |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Lutheran theologian and hymn poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 11, 1754 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Weissenborn |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 9, 1822 |
| Place of death | Weissensee |