Exploration of Scriptures: Kaarst Heine's Latest Publication and the Holy Bible

Kaarst-based author and publisher J. Heinrich Heikamp relocated to the North Sea this year, but not without handing down an enlightening piece for his former home, NRW. His latest book delves into a connection with Düsseldorf poet Heinrich Heine.

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2025 June 15 . 12:59 AM

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In a gesture of departing kindness, author and former resident of Karst, J. Heinrich Heikamp,... — In a gesture of departing kindness, author and former resident of Karst, J. Heinrich Heikamp, despite relocating to the North Sea this year, has left behind an insightful work at his old home in NRW. His latest work features a challenging dialogue with the Düsseldorf poet, Heinrich Heine.

Exploration of Scriptures: Kaarst Heine's Latest Publication and the Holy Bible

New Book Suspended in Time: J. Heinrich Heikamp's "Belsazar and Other Biblical Text Translations"

Gill-Verlag is set to release a captivating new pocket book titled "Belsazar and Other Biblical Text Translations", despite the exact release date remaining elusive. This 32-page masterpiece can be pre-ordered in bookstores for just 12 euros, with ISBN: 978-3-926800-72-5.

J. Heinrich Heikamp, a versatile author who has been breaking literary boundaries since 1984, has delved into the fascinating world of German Romanticism and their ties to the Bible. The new book presents a carefully curated collection of poems, focusing on those with the most profound biblical connections.

Heikamp's impressive literary journey began with poetry collections but has since expanded to include short story collections, lyric anthologies, and children's books. In recent years, Heikamp has taken a particular interest in the works of Heinrich Heine, the famous father of German Romanticism, and has been delivering dynamic lectures on Heine's biblical text translations since 2013.

A second book is slated to be published soon, providing an exploration of Heine's translations of German fairy tales, lavishly illustrated by Renate Linnemeier, an artist known for her empathetic art style that brings fairy tales to life with remarkable visual expression.

In the near future, Heikamp plans to publish two more intriguing lyric anthologies, "What Poets Read" and "Experimental Field". These exciting upcoming publications promise to reinforce Heikamp's position as a trailblazer in the literary world.

Yet, the literary world waits with bated breath for the official release date of "Belsazar and Other Biblical Text Translations". Fans and scholars alike can't wait to discover the beautiful interplay of German Romanticism and the Bible showcased by J. Heinrich Heikamp's masterful compilation.

Other books by J. Heinrich Heikamp, such as "What Poets Read" and "Experimental Field", are also eagerly anticipated in the world of literature. After immersing themselves in Heikamp's "Belsazar and Other Biblical Text Translations", readers might find enjoyment in additional literary entertainment pieces like children's books or Heine's fairy tale translations, illustrated by Renate Linnemeier.