EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 7 MIN
019 - The Saving Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ
from Sacred Meditations · host Johann Gerhard
Meditationes Sacrae was first published in Latin in 1606 when the remarkable Gerhard was just twenty-two years old. This profound work features 51 succinct meditations that explore various facets of the Christian life. Remarkably, nearly four centuries after its initial release, it stands out as a timeless masterpiece authored by such a young writer. Frequently reprinted in Latin, it has also been translated into nearly every European language, as well as Greek and Arabic. Compact yet deeply impactful, this book continues to resonate with readers today. - Jonathan Lange
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Meditationes Sacrae was first published in Latin in 1606 when the remarkable Gerhard was just twenty-two years old. This profound work features 51 succinct meditations that explore various facets of the Christian life. Remarkably, nearly four centuries after its initial release, it stands out as a timeless masterpiece authored by such a young writer. Frequently reprinted in Latin, it has also been translated into nearly every European language, as well as Greek and Arabic. Compact yet deeply impactful, this book continues to resonate with readers today. - Jonathan Lange
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