Merry Christmas! This is BibleRoads' holiday special:
Half-price offer to view a new Christmas Talk:
"From Scriptures to Song:
The Biblical Foundation of Handel’s Messiah"
It's the West's best-known and most frequently performed choral work in music!
So, what is it that gives Handel’s Messiah its breathtaking beauty?
Is it the mesmerizing tonal quality … the intricate chords
... the rich harmony? Or, something deeper?
Half-Price Offer: JUST $10:
Watch this special performance (Madelon plus professional musicians) and uncover the rich history and background of this precious work.
Drawn from 14 books of the Bible, it contains 81 Bible verses, primarily from the Authorized or King James Version of the Bible, which was standard in the 18th century.
“For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth”. Revelation 19:6, Handel’s Messiah
“The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” Isaiah 40:1-3, Handel's Messiah.
So much to cherish. I will never listen to Messiah again without reflecting on what I learned today.
Kaye
Absolutely splendid! That was a feast of information and so uplifting! Thank you!
Margaret
Thank You! The information and insights from Madelon were amazing! I missed going to a local performance this year, so I am grateful for this. Wonderful musicians and soloists!
Deborah
Inspirational. Informative. Uplifting. Thanks!
Sheryl
So inspiring and moving - thank you so much to Madelon and all involved!! The music was sublime!
Tori
Wow!! Outstanding in every way!
Lee
Beautiful gift for all of us!
Richard
Inspiring and thought-provoking! Thank you all so much!!!
Linda
Just... Magnificent!!
Faith
Enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you so very much.
Patricia
"From Scriptures to Song: The Biblical Foundation of Handel’s Messiah"
Please click on the image below for a short explanation of the talk.
Talk delivered by:
Madelon Maupin, MTS.
Founder, BibleRoads
Illustrated by glorious music from Handel’s Messiah
Fast Fact: Coming from a Hebrew root, Messiah means:
"the anointed one" (equivalent to Christ in Greek).
Madelon's talk focuses on the biblical underpinnings of Handel's great work
Jesus' iconic journey from birth to resurrection becomes fresh and new in Madelon Maupin’s bold, new historical talk.
As she focuses on the biblical underpinnings of Handel's Messiah, she brings a thrilling and fresh approach to the old, old story, which will surely capture your entire family's imagination and fill audiences with the spirit of the season.
Madelon will explore the intricacies and spiritual meaning of the three sections of Messiah:
- The prophecies and nativity – the basis for our Christmas season
- The passion
- The resurrection
She also includes the history of the irreplaceable contribution of librettist Charles Jennens, who sent the libretto to Handel in 1741.
A Journey Through Music and Meaning
- More than a narrative drama, Madelon provides different views of the much-awaited Messiah spanning centuries from the Hebrew Scriptures to the New Testament, giving a renewed sense of the “God is in charge” message underlying the Scriptures.
- The librettist (Jennens) and composer (Handel) intended Messiah to be more than a musical offering but rather a statement of faith in Christ’s divinity.
- Handel wrote to someone who congratulated him on the “entertainment” Messiah provided:
“My Lord, I should be sorry if I only entertain them; I wish to make them better.”
Join us for an inspirational, musical, and historical offering perfect for this Christmas season!
You will never think of the birth in Bethlehem, over 2,000 years ago, in the same way.
Handel's Brilliant Messiah
- This Oratorio is performed more than any other sizeable musical composition in the history of Western music.
- To be in a concert hall when parts of its musical selections are performed at Christmas is to witness its extraordinary impact on the audience.
- Conductors write about audience members becoming Christians just from experiencing its performance.
Watch it now, and as one viewer (Kaye) advised:
"... you'll never listen to Handel's Messiah again without reflecting on what you learned today."
Madelon Maupin, MTS
...grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a graduate of Principia College where she majored in Biblical Studies. She spent several decades in business, first starting three business newspapers, Madelon then managed a national career transition firm and eventually had her own leadership consulting firm for 20 years in Los Angeles.
In 2004 Madelon returned to graduate school while maintaining her consulting business, and obtained a Masters in Theological Studies degree with a focus on the Bible. This was from San Francisco Theological Seminary, graduating in 2008.
She loves sharing the Bible and has been an active speaker throughout the US and also Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe for many years, speaking to churches and non-profit groups.
In 2012, Madelon launched BibleRoads, a biblical education company that provides talks, webinars, workbooks, online courses, videos, and a membership for spiritual thinkers. She has traveled extensively in the Middle East, lecturing for Princess Cruises, as well as leading her own tours to Biblical lands. Madelon lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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