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Philipp Spitta

Hannover 1801 - Burgdorf 1859
German Lutheran theologian and poet
(Wikipedia)
Andreas Krämmer
2001

Peine /  Philipp Spitta   Peine /  Philipp Spitta

Description

Half-figure of Philipp Spitta making gestures with his both hands during a speech.

Inscription(s)

CARL JOHANN PHILIPP SPITTA
*1.8.1801 † 28.9.1859

superintendent in peine von 1853 –1859
dichter der
geistlichen liedersammlung
"psalter und harfe"
CARL JOHANN PHILIPP SPITTA
*1-8-1801 † 28-9-1859

Superintendent in Peine from 1853 -1859
poet of the
sacred song collection
"Psaltery and Harp"

Information Sign

Information sign (according to Michael Utecht:

Gestiftet am 1. August 2001 zum 200. Geburtstag des Kirchenliederdichters und Peiner Superintendenten Philipp Spitta von der Augustin Stiftung und dem Philipp Spitta-Verein e.V. – Freuet euch der schönen Erde, denn sie ist wohl wert der Freud, O was hat für Herrlichkeiten unser Gott da ausgestreut. Philipp Spitta 1801 – 1859.

Donated on 1 August 2001 on the 200th birthday of the hymn writer and Peine superintendent Philipp Spitta by the Augustin Foundation and the Philipp Spitta Association - Rejoice in the beautiful earth, for it is well worthy of rejoicing, O what glories our God has scattered there. Philipp Spitta 1801 - 1859.

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Locatie (N 52°19'17" - E 10°13'32") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens652; Photograph: 30 July 2024
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