The story of redemption
told through the glorious music
of Handel's oratorio, Messiah.
First performed at Easter 1742, Handel’s Messiah is NOT a Christmas piece. The glorious text and well-loved music tell the story of Messiah’s life, passion and death for our sins, the empowering of his Church, and his future reign over the nations as the victorious Lamb of God. The Gospel According to George traces this story of redemption, movement by movement, with insights for modern readers into the original context and notes on how Handel interprets the text musically. The questions in “Beyond the Music” with each movement direct readers or small groups to thoughtful meditation.
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What readers are saying about The Gospel According to George:
Prepare to go deeper than you've ever gone before as you explore the musical and spiritual themes of Handel's Messiah with this unique tool. Hardy and Scott have written a true masterwork full of rich and stimulating textures as they plumb the depths of the timeless music and text. Each section concludes with a meaningful "Beyond the Music," with practical questions and applications designed to take you deeper still.
–Penny Rodriguez, Composer and Recording ArtistAs one who has grown to love Handel’s Messiah over a lifetime—who has been moved to tears by the beauty and truth this work proclaims—I found in The Gospel According to George a fresh invitation to engage aesthetically and intellectually. I appreciate the way these authors offer insight from their expertise in a way that enriches my own understanding and opens my ears to hear things I’ve missed. I anticipate returning to this text during both Advent and Lent, in times of anticipating and waiting, and being challenged and refreshed as I read and listen once again.
I look forward to sharing this title with my friends who home school their children as a possible addition to their curriculum. It is at once devotional and pedagogical, and would surely kindle within some students a new love and appreciation for this musical masterpiece.
–Ruth Hubbard, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Vice President, UrbanaThe Gospel According to George, a compelling wedding of Biblical insights and musical expertise, brings new life to understanding Handel's masterpiece, Messiah. The careful collaboration of author Hardy and musician Patterson-Scott creates a delightful addition to the "must-read" selections for Advent. The format includes a brief "Beyond the Music" paragraph for each solo and chorus making it ideal for section-by-section family reading. More than any previous work, the book brings together the genius of Handel's compositional skills and the power of Jennen's libretto, deeply rooted in scripture. The Gospel According to George should be a vital addition to the libraries of both musicians and thoughtful readers of every genre.
–Philip E. Johnston, MD
The enhanced ebook available from Apple Books includes complete audio files of the John Rutter/Cambridge Singers recording. (The Kindle version does NOT include audio files.)
The Gospel According to George makes excellent reading and listening. Here is a link to a suggested 40-day division.
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