Church Society Podcast: Messiah

Posted on December 4, 2024 
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“Lee Gatiss talks to Lucy Downer, Music Director at St Ebbe’s Church, about the music and theology of Handel’s Messiah, as well as the new devotional book from Church Society based on its libretto.”– Listen here.

They speak about the newly published book A Month With The Messiah – Reflections on Handel’s Masterpiece. In addition to the printed version, it’s available as a digital download.

“A Month With The Messiah – Reflections on Handel’s Masterpiece (262pp) brings together a cast of thirty scholars, pastors, musicians, and theologians come together to provide a profound and accessible devotional commentary on this musical masterpiece. Curated to appeal both to long-time admirers and newcomers, this book dives into the libretto’s scriptural themes with clarity and reverence.”

Includes contributions by Dr Peter Adam, Dean of Sydney Sandy Grant and St. Andrew’s Cathedral Music Director Ross Cobb.