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Clapham Blog

Handel's Messiah: The Consequences of an Idea

"I did see all heaven before me and the great God himself..."

 George Frideric Handel

The story of the Messiah by George Frideric Handel is drawn from numerous strands that intertwine together to bring the Word through music to millions every...

The Forgotten Stanza of the Star-Spangled Banner

Growing up in Hong Kong, attending a British school and having just a few American friends, I sadly lacked a broad understanding of American history.

My limited interaction with Americans meant I wasn't aware of this deficit and assumed the world...

Adventure Israel: Five Must-See Places to visit in Jerusalem

I first visited Israel for three weeks in the summer of 2012, as a part of a program through Wheaton College, called Wheaton in the Holy Lands. This trip turned out to likely be the best trip of my life.

St. Valentine: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

February 14th is Valentine’s day and is celebrated worldwide. People share cards, chocolate, flowers and other tokens of love with those they cherish. But have you ever wondered who this saint is that inspires such devotion? What commendable acts...

In the Clapham Classroom: When History Explains Current Events

Patrick Egan, Class Seven Teacher

At Clapham, we encounter many ideas as we read through our various subjects in class. These ideas take on new meaning when applied to contemporary situations. One idea we have been thinking about in Class Seven...