It’s all starting to blow up and I just don’t see how Garland can “allow” Durham to continue with this thing….
He is risen, indeed!
Happy Easter <3
It isn’t Easter for me without Bach: here is the concluding section of the Credo from the Mass in B-minor. The Nicene Creed was still sung in Latin in Bach’s day: Et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas. Et ascendit in caelum: sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, judicare vivos et mortuos: cuius regni non erit finis.
This recording was made by the Thomanerchor, the boys’ choir that Bach directed as Thomaskantor from 1723 until his death in 1750. The choir dates back to 1212; it has had 18 cantors since Bach.
We sang Bach’s setting of the Passion Chorale this past week (O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded). With war, and pestilence, and violence around, the fourth verse speaks to me:
My days are few, O fail not,
With thine immortal power,
To hold me that I quail not
In death’s most fearful hour:
That I may fight befriended,
And see in my last strife
To me thine arms extended
Upon the cross of life.
I hope all our Jewish commenters had happy events, unlike the isolation of the last two Passover seasons.
And Happy Passover to you, neo.
Happy Easter!
@ Kate > “We sang Bach’s setting of the Passion Chorale this past week (O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded).”
That verse is very powerful.
I sang the Chorale in high school choir, and have always loved the music.
Bach was baptized in the Georgenkirche church in Eisenach, Germany.
Around 20 years ago, AesopSpouse and I were part of a touring group, arranged by a relative, consisting of a number of choral singers from her college alumni group, with the addition of many of our family and friends.
We practiced in our hotels, and then sang “guest concerts” in a number of venues around Germany and Austria (unpaid, to mostly empty buildings, but still…); this was the high-light.
The acoustics were amazing, but the historical ambiance was even better.
A third-century church that experts believe is the first [Christian church] in the world will be open to the public starting this summer after the prison on top of the site is relocated.
About a 20-minute drive south from Nazareth, Megiddo prison is located on top of the church and the first known mosaic dedicated to Jesus.
A Greek inscription “to the God Jesus Christ” was found in 2004 during archaeological excavations before a proposed prison expansion, The Times of Israel reported.
“Would you believe that the first church in the world is inside a prison?!” the Israeli Prison Service posted on Facebook, as translated, in an announcement about the prison’s move.
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The current prison will be moved so archaeologists can excavate the site further, and the church and its mosaic will be made into a tourist destination.
The mosaic is the first known time that Jesus was named as a god in Israel.
Other mosaics were also found, including patterns and a medallion of two fish.
The Ichthys, or fish, was a secret early Christian symbol used to recognize churches.
A total of three inscriptions in Greek were found in the church and deciphered by Israeli Antiquities Authority’s Leah De Signi, the agency’s website reports.
One says that a Roman army officer donated the money to build the mosaic. Another memorializes four women. The final mosaic faces west and features the name of a woman who dedicated an altar there to Jesus.
The archaeological evidence shows that Roman army officers were part of the early Christian community in the century before Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity.
The initial excavations took place from 2004 to 2008, with the help of more than 60 prisoners, The Jerusalem Post reported.
So far, the Antiquities Authority has discovered other building remains and alleys on the site, which experts have identified as Kfar Othnai, an ancient Jewish village and Roman army legion camp.
They have also uncovered an oil press, ritual baths, a stable, water cisterns and kitchen areas, among other things.
Yotam Tepper, who led the original dig, told the Post that many different communities lived together at the site.
“There was an early Christian community here way before Christianity became the official religion,” he said. “Through the excavations, we learned about all the connections between Samaritans, Jews, pagans, Christians, soldiers and civilians: It is a microcosm.”
He said, “To have neighborhoods of so many different religions and ethnicities in such geographical proximity to each other makes this very special.”
An attorney for a Jan. 6 defendant says in a recent court filing that at least 20 FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives “assets” were embedded around the U.S. Capitol on the day of the riot.
The attorney, David Fischer, is seeking a dismissal of charges of seditious conspiracy and obstruction charges against nearly a dozen members of the Oath Keepers and client Thomas Caldwell.
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The motion also states that attorneys “combed through a mountain of discovery” including summaries of interviews conducted by FBI agents and that members of the Oath Keepers, a far-right group, were “being monitored and recorded prior to J6.”
Fischer writes that despite carefully inspecting a significant amount of evidence during discovery, he has not found “one iota of proof” that the defendants pre-planned or had any “intention, design, or scheme to specifically enter the Capitol Building on J6.”
If they finally—and GRUDGINGLY—admitted to “20”, just what might be the chances that there were many, many more…(and/or OTHER “assets”—-love that word!!—-from OTHER “departments” or OTHER “sources” or OTHER “adjuncts” or OTHER “auxiliaries”…)?
Curious minds, etc….
Bach (i.e., the “old man”—there were so many others floating about) is timeless.
And they’ll be playing him on the moon, on Mars, on Alpha Centauri, etc…. He may even be the reason why aliens—absolutely enthralled by the beauty of his heavenly music—haven’t yet invaded, at least not with malicious intent (that one’s for SoP)….
Bach to the Future, indeed.
That’s a nice thought, Barry Meislin, about protection from aliens provided by the beauty of Bach. But only think of what may be happening with the playing of rap and hip hop. Be afraid.
Hmmm. You may be right…but if Bach isn’t enough for ’em there’s ALWAYS Ella….
While we’re at it, websleuths have identified the two White House aides who were wearing girl Easter Bunny costumes, one of whom intervened to prevent Biden from conversing with members of the public present. Both work in the PR apparat at the White House. One is Meghan Hays, the other Angela Perez.
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A Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates the holiday…
…and especially to Lisa Murkowski…
From the ‘”Biden” Takes Care of His Own’ files:
“Queen of earmarks? GOP senator Lisa Murkowski cashes in big on Dems’ $1.5 trillion spending law;
“Alaska senator ranked 4th in earmarks even though she represents 48th most populous state. Earmarks include $10 million hotel demolition.”—
https://justthenews.com/accountability/waste-fraud-and-abuse/alaskas-murkowski-ranks-4th-earmarks-15t-spending-bill
…and Michael Sussman (though who knows what HE celebrates these days?)….
‘CIA Bombshell: The Sussman Data Was “User Created”‘—
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/cia-bombshell-sussman-data-was-user-created
It’s all starting to blow up and I just don’t see how Garland can “allow” Durham to continue with this thing….
He is risen, indeed!
Happy Easter <3
It isn’t Easter for me without Bach: here is the concluding section of the Credo from the Mass in B-minor. The Nicene Creed was still sung in Latin in Bach’s day: Et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas. Et ascendit in caelum: sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, judicare vivos et mortuos: cuius regni non erit finis.
This recording was made by the Thomanerchor, the boys’ choir that Bach directed as Thomaskantor from 1723 until his death in 1750. The choir dates back to 1212; it has had 18 cantors since Bach.
Anyway, what om said: He is risen indeed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR5X2_4DFDI&ab_channel=LeipzigerBarockorchester-Topic
I agree about Bach. The great thing about some old cathedrals are the great pipe organs. This Bach piece is so familiar but so classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbQktZ1pOSk
We sang Bach’s setting of the Passion Chorale this past week (O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded). With war, and pestilence, and violence around, the fourth verse speaks to me:
My days are few, O fail not,
With thine immortal power,
To hold me that I quail not
In death’s most fearful hour:
That I may fight befriended,
And see in my last strife
To me thine arms extended
Upon the cross of life.
I hope all our Jewish commenters had happy events, unlike the isolation of the last two Passover seasons.
And Happy Passover to you, neo.
Happy Easter!
@ Kate > “We sang Bach’s setting of the Passion Chorale this past week (O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded).”
That verse is very powerful.
I sang the Chorale in high school choir, and have always loved the music.
Bach was baptized in the Georgenkirche church in Eisenach, Germany.
Around 20 years ago, AesopSpouse and I were part of a touring group, arranged by a relative, consisting of a number of choral singers from her college alumni group, with the addition of many of our family and friends.
We practiced in our hotels, and then sang “guest concerts” in a number of venues around Germany and Austria (unpaid, to mostly empty buildings, but still…); this was the high-light.
The acoustics were amazing, but the historical ambiance was even better.
http://www.classichistory.net/archives/bach-early-life
He Is Risen (Music Video) | The Tabernacle Choir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCJtfBR7T9E
Exciting historical find in Israel.
https://justthenews.com/nation/religion/earliest-known-mosaic-jesus-open-public-after-being-found-under-israeli-prison
Speaking of prisons – and being freed from them.
https://justthenews.com/nation/court-filing-says-20-federal-assets-were-embedded-capitol-january-6
If they finally—and GRUDGINGLY—admitted to “20”, just what might be the chances that there were many, many more…(and/or OTHER “assets”—-love that word!!—-from OTHER “departments” or OTHER “sources” or OTHER “adjuncts” or OTHER “auxiliaries”…)?
Curious minds, etc….
Bach (i.e., the “old man”—there were so many others floating about) is timeless.
And they’ll be playing him on the moon, on Mars, on Alpha Centauri, etc…. He may even be the reason why aliens—absolutely enthralled by the beauty of his heavenly music—haven’t yet invaded, at least not with malicious intent (that one’s for SoP)….
Bach to the Future, indeed.
That’s a nice thought, Barry Meislin, about protection from aliens provided by the beauty of Bach. But only think of what may be happening with the playing of rap and hip hop. Be afraid.
Hmmm. You may be right…but if Bach isn’t enough for ’em there’s ALWAYS Ella….
While we’re at it, websleuths have identified the two White House aides who were wearing girl Easter Bunny costumes, one of whom intervened to prevent Biden from conversing with members of the public present. Both work in the PR apparat at the White House. One is Meghan Hays, the other Angela Perez.
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