Johann Betichius
Johann Betichius (born October 18, 1650 in Steckby , † June 13, 1722 in Zerbst ) was a German Protestant clergyman and hymn poet .
Life
Born the son of a pastor , he studied theology at the University of Wittenberg from August 1666 . In order to continue his education, he started studying again on April 23, 1672 in Wittenberg . During this time he wrote hymns that in Zerbst Hymns were incorporated, including the songs jauchtzt to you Christians and jumps or Drop down ye heavens . Among his songs is the professional song Das walte Gott, who can help , which at the time was widely and permanently distributed. In 1689 he went to Zerbst as a theologian and was ordained pastor at the suburban church of Zerbst. In 1706 he became a deacon at the Zerbster Trinity Church .
literature
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bautz : Betichius, Johann. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 1, Bautz, Hamm 1975. 2nd, unchanged edition Hamm 1990, ISBN 3-88309-013-1 , Sp. 566.
- Fritz Juhnke: Album Academiae Vitebergensis. Part 2 younger series. Hall 1952.
- Eduard Emil Koch : History of the hymn and hymn of the Christian, especially the German Protestant Church. 5th volume. Belser, Stuttgart 1868 ( online in the Google book search).
- Paul Pressel : Betichius, Johann . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 2, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1875, p. 576.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Betichius, Johann |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Protestant deacon and hymn poet |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 18, 1650 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Steckby , Germany |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 13, 1722 |
| Place of death | Zerbst , Germany |