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That Controversial 'Messiah'

Christian art continues to stir people in unexpected ways.

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 12/22/2008 11:02AM

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The marriage of Christian content and fine art is made in heaven. If we love God with heart, soul, mind, and strength, the church as it worships will contribute to our cultures' riches. And it will have given people the means and motivation to praise God, even in the most unlikely places.

Related Elsewhere:

While The Daily Telegraph reported that musicians and tour organizers experienced difficulties performing sacred music last autumn, John Nelson said on his blog that Soli Deo Gloria contacts had not confirmed any new action against sacred music performances.

Other articles on Christianity and culture, include our September cover story on creating culture.

Our Advent and Christmas section has other articles on worship at Christmas, including "Hallelujah!" by Philip Yancey.

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Brian

Posted: December 24, 2008 11:11 AM


Handel left no solid indication that he ever had a love affair of any kind, gay or straight. There is a story, possibly apocryphal, that King George II asked him flat out about his "love of women," to which Handel replied evasively that he had no time for anything but music. (From a recent book by Ellen T. Harris of MIT).

omeomy

Posted: December 24, 2008 4:16 AM


Nate: Please, please give us a brake. If you get my meaning?

Buddy

Posted: December 23, 2008 2:23 PM


Sadly, Jesus left no music behind, and the English language Bible he was translating has been lost to us as well. In the meantime, we must accept our treasures in clay vessels.

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