{"product_id":"handels-messiah-comfort-for-gods-people-calvin-institute-of-christian-worship-liturgical-studies","title":"Handel's Messiah: Comfort for God's People (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies)","description":"Handel’s oratorio Messiah is a phenomenon with no parallel in music history. No other work of music has been so popular for so long. Yet familiarity can sometimes breed contempt ― and also misunderstanding.\n\nThis book by music expert Calvin Stapert will greatly increase understanding and appreciation of Handel’s majestic Messiah, whether readers are old friends of this remarkable work or have only just discovered its magnificence.\n\nStapert provides fascinating historical background, tracing not only Messiah’s unlikely inception but also its amazing reception throughout history. The bulk of the book offers scene-by-scene musical and theological commentary on the whole work, focusing on the way Handel’s music beautifully interprets and illuminates the biblical text.\n\nFor anyone seeking to appreciate Handel’s Messiah more, this informed yet accessible guide is the book to have and read.\n\n(Handel’s Messiah: Comfort for God’s People is the newest volume in the flourishing Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series, edited by John D. Witvliet.)\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0802865879\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0802865879.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Stapert, Calvin R.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280525131837,"sku":"BVV.0802865879.G","price":7.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0802865879-0.jpg?v=1781730567","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/handels-messiah-comfort-for-gods-people-calvin-institute-of-christian-worship-liturgical-studies","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}