Martin H. Behm (English adaptation)
1954– · Contemporary
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Martin H. Behm is known as a translator of Christian hymns and religious texts, with contributions to English-language hymnody in the late 20th century. Born in 1954, Behm has worked to adapt and translate hymnic material, likely from German or Scandinavian sources based on the surname. While biographical details remain limited in standard hymnological references, his work represents the continuing tradition of making classical and contemporary Christian hymns accessible to English-speaking congregations. His translations have contributed to the broader ecumenical hymnody movement that characterized Protestant church music from the latter half of the 20th century onward.