Thomas Sternhold

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Thomas Sternhold (* around 1500 in Gloucestershire , † 1549 ibid) was an English writer .

Sternhold's English rendition of the Psalms , published shortly before his death, was very popular. It influenced the development of the hymns . Sternhold served at the court of King Henry VIII of England and was a member of parliament.

literature

  • Thomas Sternhold: The Book of Psalmes. Vintage Archives (August 1999) ISBN 1583290052