Sünndagsklocken: Stadt- un Dörp-Predigten by Friedrich Köhn
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Köhn, Friedrich
German
"Sünndagsklocken: Stadt- un Dörp-Predigten" by Friedrich Köhn is a collection of sermons written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the usage of the Low German language in the church and the gradual replacement by High German, examining its cultural significance and the impact on local communities." The opening of the collection sets t...
on the decline of Low German in favor of High German post-Reformation. Köhn emphasizes the importance of using a language that the congregation understands, citing examples of community responses to the imposition of High German preaching. The author outlines a series of complaints from local parishioners over the centuries, highlighting the disconnect between the church's language and the language of the people, and argues for the revitalization of Low German in religious practices to foster a deeper connection to faith and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Deborah Torres
3 months agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
John Davis
3 months agoFrom the very first page, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I learned so much from this.
Charles Lewis
1 month agoI wasn’t planning to read this, yet the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Kimberly Nguyen
2 months agoI have to admit, the content remains relevant throughout without filler. This was both informative and enjoyable.
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Susan Davis
3 weeks agoWhat caught my attention immediately was that the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. Don't hesitate to download this.