Evangelisches Kirchengesangbuch

The EKG was replaced by the current Evangelisches Gesangbuch (EG) between 1993 and 1996.

The intention to have a common German Protestant hymnal date back to the mid of the 19th century.

A meeting of representatives of German state churches in Eisenach in 1853 resulted in a collection of songs that were widely known and preferred, Deutsches Evangelisches Kirchen-Gesangbuch in 150 Kernliedern, also known as Eisenacher Büchlein.

Each state church added its special hymns.

[2] The current Evangelisches Gesangbuch replaced the EKG between 1993 and 1996, depending on the region.