Since its premiere in 1742, George Frideric Handel's 3.5-hour oratorio for chorus, soloists and orchestra has become a ...

Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s ...

Handel’s 'Messiah' would be nice.” This was one of those times wherein I sometimes felt I was from another planet, as the ...

By H H Mohrmen Christmas is the day celebrated to mark an event when Christ became flesh, lived, and became part of the ...

Although it’s widely celebrated at Christmas, the birth of Christ is also widely contested. Critics gravitate toward Jesus' ...

Handel wrote his oratorio between August and September 1741 with Charles Jennens, who helped author the libretto (lyrics), assembling Bible verses to tell the story of Jesus, “The Messiah.” ...

How a contentious friendship between political rivals led to the creation of a classic Christmas anthem of hope.

The Christmas season invites Christians to reflect on Jesus Christ's birth and its significance. Key Bible verses illuminate ...