Songwriters biography of martin luther

Schweinfurt, Germany in A Catholic congregation would like to join the Reformation, but the priest opposes the move. So, one Sunday, the churchgoers start singing a song written by church reformer Martin Luther, namely "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God."

The congregation wins and the priest flees.

In the following days, young people roam the town's streets belting out the song, recounts theologian and journalist Burkhard Weitz: "A short while later, the Reformation was introduced in Schweinfurth."

For the past years, Martin Luther () has been known as an eloquent author of theological writings.

But he is far less known as a songwriter and musician, although he not only played a key role as a reformer of the Christian faith, but also initiated a new chapter of spiritual music.

Music from a young age

Dieter Falk, a successful musician and music producer, said, "In my view, Luther was the first pop musician of the church.

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