St. Olaf Podcasts: Music and Religion

Bach's Cantata "Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott” (BWV 101)

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First performed on August 13th, 1724 for the 10th Sunday after Trinity, J.S. Bach’s Cantata “Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott” (BWV 101) textually and musically evokes Lutheran theology relating to the Passion of Christ, particularly relating to the imagery of the cross. Find out how in this episode.