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 Oosterhuis in 2006 | |
| Born | Hubertus Gerardus Josephus Henricus Oosterhuis 1 November 1933 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 9 April 2023 (aged 89) Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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| Period | 1961–2023 |
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| Notable works | Liedboek voor de Kerken (1973) |
Hubertus Gerardus Josephus Henricus "Huub" Oosterhuis (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈhyp ˈoːstərhœys]; 1 November 1933 – 9 April 2023) was a Dutch theologian and poet. He is mainly known for his contribution to Christian music and liturgy in Dutch and also in German, used in both Protestant and Catholic churches. He authored over 60 books and over 700 hymns, songs, psalms (often in an own interpretation), and prayers. Several of his songs were translated, and he received international awards and recognition.