Forty Days with the Messiah : Day by Day Reflections on the Word of Handel's Oratorio

David Winter offers daily reflections on the words and themes of Handel's Messiah for 40 days. Though many people associate the music with Christmas, Winter shows how the text of Messiah also provides meaningful spiritual reflection during Lent. Each day's reading can be easily completed in five minutes and has a theme, biblical quotation, introductory thought, commentary, and reflection.