Mark Martin

The True Story Behind Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and the Day He Had a Vision of God in Heaven

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For many, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without witnessing or taking part in a performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” From the Virginia Symphony in the United States to the heart of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, the show is felt across the globe. German-born George Frideric Handel moved to London in his late thirties. Handel considered himself an … Read more

God and Scrooge: How Charles Dickens Pursued ‘Real Christianity’

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AKRON, Ohio — A holiday tradition for many families is to watch or read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. But who exactly was the man who brought us memorable characters like Scrooge and Tiny Tim? The work of Dickens is still studied today, but few people know about his faith. Scholar and author Dr. Gary … Read more