Bernt Theodor Anker
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Bernt Theodor Anker was a Norwegian linguist, priest and author. Anker was one of the first priests to use Nynorsk
from the pulpit, and was a strong proponant of Nynorsk in the church and in society. He was also active in youth work throughout his life.
Anker finished his Cand.theol.
in 1890, and studied theology
, comparative studies, and politics. Anker worked as a priest and teacher throughout his working life, and finished up as provost
of Hardanger og Voss prosti.
Theologically, he was strongly involved in grundtvigianism, and published many books. He translated four historical books and four prophetical books of the Old Testament
for the first Norwegian translation of the Bible to Nynorsk in 1921.
In the Norsk Salmebok he is represented with one hymn he translated to Norwegian.
Nynorsk
Nynorsk or New Norwegian is one of two official written standards for the Norwegian language, the other being Bokmål. The standard language was created by Ivar Aasen during the mid-19th century, to provide a Norwegian alternative to the Danish language which was commonly written in Norway at the...
from the pulpit, and was a strong proponant of Nynorsk in the church and in society. He was also active in youth work throughout his life.
Anker finished his Cand.theol.
Cand.theol.
Candidatus theologiæ , Candidata theologiæ , abbreviated cand. theol. is an academic degree with a long tradition, awarded after a six year higher education in theology in Denmark and Norway. In Norway, the title has remained after the "Quality Reform", though it is equivalent to a Master of...
in 1890, and studied theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, comparative studies, and politics. Anker worked as a priest and teacher throughout his working life, and finished up as provost
Provost (religion)
A provost is a senior official in a number of Christian churches.-Historical Development:The word praepositus was originally applied to any ecclesiastical ruler or dignitary...
of Hardanger og Voss prosti.
Theologically, he was strongly involved in grundtvigianism, and published many books. He translated four historical books and four prophetical books of the Old Testament
Old Testament
The Old Testament, of which Christians hold different views, is a Christian term for the religious writings of ancient Israel held sacred and inspired by Christians which overlaps with the 24-book canon of the Masoretic Text of Judaism...
for the first Norwegian translation of the Bible to Nynorsk in 1921.
In the Norsk Salmebok he is represented with one hymn he translated to Norwegian.
Works
- Elskhug og giftarmaal. Ungdomsforedrag, Voss 1907
- Aandsmagti i Blix-salmarne. Ungdoms-foredrag, 1909
- Den rike ungguten. Ungdomspreika, Kongsberg 1911
- Kristendomskunnskapen i det tjugande aarhundradet. Eit foredrag for lærarar, 1911
- Ljos og varme i kristendomen. Sju preikor for norsk ungdom, 1913
- Kva krev vaar tid av ungdomen? Foredrag, Risør 1913
- Martin Luther, Norske Folkeskrifter nr. 66, 1917
- Bibelen for barn. Barnepreiker, 3 bind., 1938–40
- Frå kristenliv i Risør i 70- og 80-åri, Risør 1938
- Nokre ungdoms-minne frå 80- og 90-åri, 1939
- Ungdomsprest og ungdomslærar. Minne frå flytt og flakk i tjuge år 1893–1914, 1942
- Morosame småstubbar med ålvor iblandt, frå eldre og nyare tider, Lofthus 1943
- Prest og prost i Hardanger. Minne frå tri og tjuge år 1914–1937, 1945