Jesper Swedberg
Swedish hymnwriter (1653–1735)
Jesper Swedberg (28 August 1653 (O.S)–26 July 1735 (N.S)) was a bishop of Skara, Sweden. He was one of Sweden's most notable churchmen. He published the first edition ever of a Swedish book of hymns in 1694, and was the father of scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg.
Early life
Jesper Swedberg was born as the son of a bergsman (owner of a farm privileged with mining rights) and his wife, daughter of a pastor, in Falun Municipality. His family were observant members of the Church of Sweden. In 1669, he enrolled in theology at the University of Lund in 1669, intending to become a minister. In 1674, he attended the University of Uppsala, where he undertook further study to become ordained.
In 1683, he married. For two years, he travelled through Europe. In Sweden, he had learnt much theory.
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