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Handel's sacred music, Messiah, remains the most famous oratorio for Lent and Christmas. Facts and other information are revisited in this article.

Brief History of Handel's oratorio Messiah with Hallelujah chrous, Handel's Messiah facts, Dublin's first performance, from Jesus's coming proclaimed to resurrection.

Scripture and music complement one another in Handel's Messiah, performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and highly recommended.

Rhode Island Philharmonic and the Providence Singers collaborate for the first time to bring Providence audiences an energetic, polished rendition of Handel's Messiah.

Christmas is quickly approaching, bringing with it the excuse to revisit standard favorites such as George Frideric Handel's beloved oratorio, the Messiah.

George Friderick Handel wrote his magnum opus in 1741, but this tuneful and thoughtful oratorio is still enjoyed by millions today.

Opinion is divided concerning whether the Messiah was the suffering servant or mighty deliverer.

First, there was Spamalot. Now, there is Not The Messiah, playing for a limited time as part of Toronto's Luminato Festival.

The Marden Singers continued a decades-long tradition with uplifting performances at Arundel and Nazareth House chapels in Harare, Zimbabwe this year.

In reaction to the great famine in 1741, the Charitable Musical Society invited George Frideric Handel to premiere his new oratorio in Dublin.

Unless you are familiar with a Hebraic mindset, the term 'I AM' may appear a little confusing. 'I AM' is how God described Himself to Moses and Jesus to His followers.

Satanic Messiah, the latest EP from The Mountain Goats is a near perfect collection of four jewel box-like tracks, each a fully realized world with a guiding narrative.

The Messiah promised to the Jewish people was to be a descendant of King David. The historical person Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled every qualification Christ had to meet.

Toronto's event calendar is brimming with holiday seasonal events, including the Christmas tree lighting at City Hall and performances of Handel's Messiah at Massey Hall.

Abraham ben Samuel Abulafia who was born in Saragossa, Spain in around 1240, was a mystic and visionary who believed that he was destined to be a prophet.

Bernard Labadie, his Canadian orchestra and chorus from Quebec City, performed during Los Angeles Philharmonic's Deck the Hall concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells those that he heals, evil demons, and even his disciples to keep his role as a messiah a secret until after his resurrection.

Shedding her outward Mennonite appearances, young Julia ventures to New York City to begin a life of education at New York University.

Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah: facts, the cast, brief synopsis, brief history, and other Mendelssohn-related information.

Matthew, Mark and Luke are known as the synoptic gospels. Generally speaking they cover the same events though not with the exact wording, yet concur with each other.

Many current theologies interpret Romans 9-11 as promoting the idea that God has "two tracks" of salvation - one Christian, one Jewish. But is this what Paul meant?

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach wrote The Michael Jackson Tapes, and this is a review of his work.

The eight visions Zechariah saw occurred in one night in 520 B.C. and relate to events regarding the nation of Israel.

A selection of the most important and influential British TV shows beginning with the letter M.

Funny and frightening, 'Religulous' tackles the politics, finances, ethics, observances, and marketing of organized religion.

Outsiders entering Indigenous communities may harbour ego needs and secret fantasies of a Dances With Wolves nature. A harmless delusion, or destructive psychosis?

Traces early English opera with significant roles played by Henry Purcell and George Frideric Handel.

Considered one of the major prophets of the Old Testament, Isaiah listened to God and then relayed the details of many events, some more than 700 years in the future.

Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.

Among the joy and busyness of the Christmas season, here are some simple tips and thoughtful suggestions to remember the birth of the Savior each day of the holiday.

Christopher J.H. Wright provides a comprehensive, if sometimes meandering and difficult, look at Jesus through an Old Testament perspective.

Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.

Three events in Isaiah's prophetic treasure trove are worthy of a closer look: his "calling" vision, the miraculous defeat of the Assyrian army, and Messianic prophecies.

Brief biography of composer George F. Handel, best-known for oratorios and operas. Famous for oratorio Messiah.

Short history of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," (Veni Emmanuel), a best-loved Christmas carol to the tune of "Come God with Us."

The gospel of Matthew tells the story about wise men who traveled from the East to see the baby Jesus. Who were they and what was the significance of their gifts?

The birth of Jesus according to the gospels of Matthew and Luke, and the significance of Nativity.

Mary Baker Eddy discovered the scientific principles of healing in 1866. In doing so, she brought the Comforter that Jesus had promised and named it Christian Science.

Salome, a German dramatic opera by Richard Strauss: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Richard Strauss opera information.

The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine calls for reform of the Child Nutrition Act - "President Obama's daughters get healthy school lunches. Why don't I?"

An outlaw mercenary in the near future is challenged to alter his survival code in order to help a woman who may be mankind's last hope in a world ravaged by war.

On 25 December Christians celebrate the Birth of Christ: the classic nativity scene unfolds.

Ottawa is abound with Christmas lights, tours, concerts, markets, open houses and outdoor activities for all ages.

York offers a full slate of festivities for the Yorkshire holiday season such as Christmas markets, caroling, fairs, outdoor skating, street entertainment, cruises.

A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.

A recollection of the performances of the four contemporary all-rounders of the eighties.

Types may be described as parallel truths about Jesus, biblical events or people.

The Holocaust is an emotive subject and in several European countries it is a crime to deny the Nazi killing of six million Jews during WWII.

Judaism is the father of both Christianity and Islam; all three share common beliefs despite tragic misunderstandings between these closely related faiths.

A Book Review of "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. The author takes on Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Gnosticism, and redemption through a character on death row.