Description: Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Universite Paris IV, 1997.
Review Quotes: «Reste que cette étude riche et bien documentée sur Gerhardt permet au lecteur francophone de se familiariser sur des bases très solides avec cet auteur baroque original, encore méconnu et largement sous-estimé.» (D. Brugière-Zeiss, Études germaniques)
«This exhaustive treatment of Gerhardt's life and work is a worthy tribute to him. Everyone from Gerhardt scholars to the Lutheran faithful will find in Bideau's excellent work a reliable scholary source and a book of consolation.» (James H. Dahlinger, Sixteenth Century Journal)
«Si tratta di uno studio di notevole spessore che reca indubbio arricchimento anche dal punto di vista spirituale.» (Leonardo De Chirico, Studi di teologia)