Johann Sebastian Bach

"The Fifth Evangelist"

As part of his century's lengthy worship services, Bach's music reinforced and deepened the proclamation of the Word.

Protestant reformer Martin Luther planted the seed that grew into a rich musical tradition culminating in Bach.

Fueled by his Lutheran faith, the composer devoted his life to creating music for refreshment, proclamation, and praise.

Rediscovered Bach aria, buried Saxon church, and digitizing one of the world's oldest New Testament manuscripts

He expressed a profound theology in music better than anyone has ever done.