Lessons from the Bible
Volume One: Adam – Joshua

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.

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:

• Adam
  • Hear Ye Israel from “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn
  • Brasheet bara Elohim from Genesis
  • And God Created Man from “Creation” by Josef Haydn
  • Out of the Dust by Glen Ames


• Abraham
  • Thy Will Be Done by Joyce Elaine Eilers



• Joseph
  • Close Every Door from “Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber


• Samson
  • Mon coeur s’ouvre a ta voix from “Samson et Dalila” by Camille Saint-Saens
  • Total Eclipse from “Samson” by George F. Handel


• Moses
  • Kol Nidre, Judaic liturgy
  • Samd un Stern by S. S. Frug & A. Bernstein
  • Veal yedei Habein Yakmirli by Shalom Katz and edited by Raymond Goldstein


• Joshua
  • Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Negro Spiritual