Publisher's Synopsis
Judas Maccabaeus: An Oratorio or Sacred Drama is a book written by Thomas Morell in 1892. The book is a retelling of the story of Judas Maccabaeus, a Jewish priest who led a rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. The story is told through a series of musical pieces, including recitatives, arias, and choruses, which were intended to be performed as an oratorio. The book includes the full libretto of the oratorio, as well as an introduction by Morell, which provides historical context and explains the significance of the story of Judas Maccabaeus. The oratorio was first performed in 1747, and has since become a popular work in the choral repertoire. This edition of the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of oratorio and the musical interpretation of biblical stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
