Cornelius Becker
German pastor (1561-1604) · Germany · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 42
Cornelius Becker (1561-1604) was an Orthodox Lutheran pastor in Leipzig. He prepared the Becker Psalter, some of which Heinrich Schütz set to music. Bach used his version of Psalm 23 for his cantata Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104.
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About this person
Country
Germany
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1561 to 1604 · aged 42
