Lessons from the Bible
Volume Two: David – Modern Israel
Ancient messages become current, vibrant, and vital when seen through the unique
perspective of Dr. Ballam in a musical journey through ancient and modern Israel.
Dr. Ballam’s rich and extensive association with Israel adds a personal
and compelling element to this intimate examination of the teachings and messages
from the prophets. Feel yourself drawn into the passion and pathos of God’s
covenant people, illuminated through story and song as only Michael Ballam can
portray.
Gain new insights into the principles of obedience, sacrifice, forgiveness,
the Law, consecration, and peace through the poetry and power of King David,
the eloquence and insight of Isaiah, the magnificence of Moses, from the beginning
of time to our modern day. This exquisitely performed work draws upon the synergy
of historical and contemporary musical settings.
Having lived in Jerusalem during the turbulent times surrounding the assassination of Prime Minister Rabin, Dr. Ballam brings first-hand perspective to the past and present.
A Doctor of Music History and Literature, Michael Ballam has an understanding
of Judaic history and music as well as ancient and modern Hebrew which has been
enhanced through his studies with the faculties of Hebrew University, the Ulpan
Beth ha Am, Heritage Arts Foundation, and the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem.
Songs Include:
- David
- How Excellent Is thy Name by Tom Fettke
- Solomon
- Sheyibone Beis Hamikdosh by Yisroel H. Schorr
- Elijah
- Lord God of Abraham from “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn
- It Is Enough from “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn
- Elisha
- Sh’ma Kolenu by Max Helfman
- Isaiah
- Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive and O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings from “Messiah” by George F. Handel
- How Beautiful Upon the Mountains by F. Flaxington Harker
- Zionism
- Exodus Song by Pat Boone & Ernest Gold
- Havenu Shalom Alechem, Israeli Song
- Jerushalaim shel zahav (Jerusalem of Gold) by N. Shemer
- Hatikvah, Israeli National Anthem
