5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

Charles Jennens' Libretto

5 min·November 12, 2025
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About this Episode

Though few know his name, many know his work. Today, Stephen Nichols introduces Charles Jennens, who compiled the biblical texts for Handel's Messiah to proclaim Christ's glory and defend the truth against deism.

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