The hammer of god learn about the history of the battle for religious freedom, a battle that continues today. An unknown editor, the epitomist, used the factual notes of a historian. Judas maccabaeus hwv 63 is an oratorio in three acts composed in 1746 by george frideric. Handel father of heaven from judas maccabaeus this page lists all sheet music of father of heaven from judas maccabaeus by george frideric handel 16851759. John and eleazar literature the name maccabeus was first applied to judas, one of the sons of mattathias generally called in english the maccabees, a. These rival greek empires wanted to take each other territories and one of the major battlefronts for this.
The narrative concludes with his defeat of nicanor, the syrian governor of judea 14. Entry for judas maccabeus the 1901 jewish encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia is a descriptive record of the history, religion and customs of the jewish. C l, a descendant of the priestly clan of the hasmoneans. And this, i think, though it be wrote before oratorios were in fashion, supplies an oratoriowriter if he may be called a writer with some sort of apology. Maccabees international standard bible encyclopedia. Simons brother judas maccabaeus takes on the roll of leader, and inspires thoughts of liberty through victory lead on, lead on. Judas maccabeus judah maccabee or judas maccabeus, also spelled machabeus, or maccab. Jan 10, 20 judas maccabeus liberated judah in 165 bc, which is where it appears on the biblical timeline poster with world history. Full judas maccabaeus hwv 63 by george frideric handel. They implored the lord to look upon the people who were oppressed by all. During handels lifetime, judas maccabaeus was one of the most popular of all his oratorios. Conductor david deitrick and choral director basil fett.
Judas maccabaeus was first performed in london at covent garden in 1747 and was an instant success. It is part of the history of the ptolemaic and seleucid empires. The best musical highlights from the oratorio judas maccabeus by george frideric handel 1746 1. This is an oratorio and it was composed by handel george frederic. Following its hugely successful first performance at londons covent garden theater on april 1, 1747, the work was subsequently revived during handels oratorio seasons every year until his death in 1759, with the single exception of 1749. Judas maccabeus led the jewish people in recapturing their temple from syrian occupying forces in 164 b. The orat orio music was organized for an even to the victorious duke of cumberland. Judas maccabaeus, hwv 63 handel, george frideric imslp. The jewish holiday of hanukkah dedication commemorates the restoration of. Judas maccabaeus g f handel 1685 1759 the oratorio was written in 1746, five year after messiah, when handel was 61, and was first performed in london at the covent garden theatre the following year.
Judas maccabaeus, hwv 63 george frideric handel at the petrucci music library imslp fulltext libretto at opera. Beauty, drama and brilliant originality of its arias, duets and. The triumph of judas maccabeus, by gerrit van honthorst. The chorus sing unto god is from the oratorio judas maccabaeus. Judas maccabaeus is an oratorio that was written and composed in the year 1746 by wellknown professional music composer george frideric handel and also based a music libretto. The name maccabee, probably meaning hammer, is actually applied in the books of maccabees to only one man, judas, third son of the priest mattathias and first leader of the revolt against the seleucid kings who persecuted the jews 1 mc 2. Is not my word like fire, declares the lord, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces. Judas maccabaeus frees judah amazing bible timeline with. When the old testament closes, the people of israel have returned from the babylonian exile, and the work of rebuilding has begun. Judas maccabeus was a priest who led the revolt against the seleucid empire in israel in the second century bc. In the year 167 before christ, judas maccabaeus led the jewish people into battle to preserve the holy bible and to establish religious liberty.
The revolt of judas maccabeus meanwhile judas, who was also called maccabeus, and his companions secretly entered the villages and summoned their kindred and enlisted those who had continued in the jewish faith, and so they gathered about six thousand. Sing unto god, and high affections raise, to crown this conquest with unmeasurd praise. Notes rismaii000124447 this item forms part of the ricasoli collection at the university of louisville music library. The triumph of judas maccabeus, by gerrit van honthorst st. Judas maccabeus the 1901 jewish encyclopedia bible. Entry for judas maccabeus the 1901 jewish encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia is a descriptive record of the history, religion and customs of the jewish people. Second leader of the judean revolt against the grecosyrian empire 166 bce. Judas maccabaeus was handels most popular oratorio during his lifetime. Judas was the third son of mattathias who died in 166 b. C l leader of a popular revolt in judea, directed against the political, taxational, and religious oppression of the seleucids. Judas maccabaeus in music judas maccabaeus, an oratorio, by george frideric handel 1746 song of judas maccabeus before the battle of maspha, by rebekah hyneman 18161875 the battlecry of the south, by james r. Italian operas, english oratorios as well as concertos, chamber music and transcription of vocal music for instruments. Judas maccabeus biography birthday, trivia revolutionary. Judas maccabaeus hwv 63 is an oratorio in three acts composed in 1746 by george frideric handel based on a libretto written by thomas morell.
The idumean governor shall know how vain, how ineffective his design, while rage his leader, and jehovah mine. Following its hugely successful first performance at londons covent garden theater on april 1, 1747, the work. A number of hymnal editors, including lowell mason phh 96, took themes. He led the maccabean revolt against the seleucid empire 167160 bce. It contains a table of songs for each of the three acts of the oratorio and a descriptive catalog of music composed by handel, which includes. Judas maccabaeus, oratorio, hwv 63 details allmusic. Judas maccabeus, also known as judah maccabee, was a reallife jewish priest who died before the time of jesus, and he is brought up multiple times in the bronze bow. Download handel judas maccabaeus in pdf and lyrics. Judas maccabeus is honored as the sole leader of the resistance.
Media in category judas maccabeus the following 34 files are in this category, out of 34 total. Visit the external websites listed above for the original text andor translations. Westerners have traditionally referred to the third son of mattathias of modein by the latinate form of his name. May 21, 2015 the best musical highlights from the oratorio judas maccabeus by george frideric handel 1746 1. Influential 18thcentury oratorio deals with the triumph of the jewish warriorhero judas maccabaeus over the invading enemies of the israelites. Traditionally the name has come to be extended to the brothers of. Judas maccabeus himself expressed just such faithfulness when he said of his enemies, for they trust to arms and acts of daring, but we trust in the almighty yehovah, who is able with a single nod to strike down those who are coming against us, and even, if necessary, the whole world ii macc.
Judas maccabeus, also called judah maccabee, maccabeus also spelled maccabaeus, died 161160 bce, jewish guerrilla leader who defended his country from invasion by the seleucid king antiochus iv epiphanes, preventing the imposition of hellenism upon judaea, and preserving the jewish religion. It was meant to celebrate the victory of the duke of cumberland over the jacobites rebellion. Judas maccabaeus, hwv 63 george frideric handel choralwiki. View the wikipedia article on judas maccabaeus, hwv 63 george frideric handel.
The story begins with the seleucid and ptolemy dynasties. The word maccabee means hammer in the hebrew language origins of the word maccabee. The books of the maccabees, four books, none of which is in the hebrew bible but all of which appear in some manuscripts of the septuagint. The name maccabee, probably meaning hammer, is actually applied in the books of maccabees to only one man, judas, third son of the priest mattathias and first leader. And prince augustus william for his return from battle of culloden in the year 16 of april 1746. Judas maccabaeus by george frideric handel, performed by the miami valley symphony orchestra. He defeated several of the generals of antiochusapollonius at bethhoron, part of the army of lysias at emmaus 166 bc, and lysias himself at. Novello handel edition by channon, merlin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The first two books only are part of canonical scripture in the septuagint and the vulgate hence are canonical to roman catholicism and eastern orthodoxy and. I maccabees presents a historical account of political, military, and diplomatic events from the time of judaeas relationship with antiochus iv epiphanes of syria reigned. Whitfields music was adapted by other editors, including chry sander, whose work also informed this editions accompaniment. Oct 09, 2010 the triumph of judas maccabeus, by gerrit van honthorst. Judas, commonly called judas maccabeus often called in 2 maccabees judas the maccabeeheld strongly the opinions of his father and proved at least a very capable leader in guerrilla warfare. Judas maccabeus son of the priest mattathias and leader of the jewish army. The books of the maccabees biblical literature britannica. Judah maccabee or judas maccabeus, also spelled machabeus, or maccab. Father of heaven from judas maccabaeus presto sheet music. Judas maccabeus, also called judah maccabee, maccabeus also spelled maccabaeus, died 161160 bce, jewish guerrilla leader who defended his country from invasion by the seleucid king antiochus. Judas maccabaeus in literature old english homilies on the maccabees, by aelfric c. The full judas maccabaeus hwv 63 by george frideric handel is a fascinating choral anthems music book in which i recommend for you to download. According to another authority, judas had as many as 6,000 men, who were divided into four equal companies of 1,500, and commanded by four of the maccabean brothers, the first division by judas himself. Download handel see the conquering hero comes in pdf and mp3.
Judas was called maccabeus which means the hammer in aramaic. The oratorio judas maccabaeus is one of george frideric handels most popular choral works. According to another authority, judas had as many as 6,000 men, who were divided into four equal companies of 1,500, and commanded by four of the maccabean brothers, the first division by judas. Jan 16, 2014 judas maccabaeus by george frideric handel, performed by the miami valley symphony orchestra. And on my last post, i reveal a link to download yoruba hymn book iom in pdf. Judas maccabeus was more considered, but again it eschewed the fine wrought dramatic oratorio.
All saints church, cambridge judas maccabeus stained glass. Free sheet music of georg friedrich haendel judas maccabaeus. Judas maccabeus liberated judah in 165 bc, which is where it appears on the biblical timeline poster with world history. Judas maccabeus is an arrangement of a tune from the chorus see, the conquering hero comes in handels oratorio judas maccabeus first. Judas maccabaeus in music judas maccabaeus, an oratorio, by george frideric handel 1746 song of judas maccabeus. The book of daniel and the maccabean thesis up until. It contains a table of songs for each of the three acts of the oratorio and a descriptive catalog of music composed. The oratorio was written in 1746, five year after messiah, when handel was 61, and was first performed in london at the covent garden theatre the following year.
The oratorio was devised as a compliment to the victorious prince william augustus, duke of cumberland upon his return from the battle of culloden 16 april 1746. Like joshua and david before him, judas maccabeus war for freedom was inspired by a desire to. The books of i and il maccabees are classic accounts of warfare in the judahite tradition. Disdainful of danger priest, judas maccabaeus, simon. This oratorio follows the story from the death of alexander the great in 323 b. View the wikipedia article on judas maccabaeus, hwv 63 george. The books of the maccabees, four books, none of which is in the hebrew bible but. Your silver trumpets sound, and call the brave, and only brave, around.