"Zadok the Priest" is an anthem written by Handel for the coronation of
George II. Zadok the Priest is commanded by David to join Nathan the
prophet to anoint Solomon king. (See I Kings 1 for the details of this
and the struggle over royal succession at that time.)
Grover A. Zinn
OBerlin College
On Fri, 5 Sep 1997, Kristine T. Utterback wrote:
> Dear friends on the list,
>
> This is not really medieval, but this group has such wide knowledge
> and great generosity, I know someone can help me. We are planning the
> seating of our new bishop (Episcopal) in Laramie in October, and were
> discussing appropriate music. I suggested "Sheep May Safely Graze,"
> since this man looks like a very pastoral bishop. But both the organist
> and I know of a piece called "Zadok the Priest" or something like that.
> She has played it, I read about it in a Susan Howatch novel. We think
> it's Handel, presumably an oratorio, but can anyone tell me more?
>
> Also, who was Zadok? My brief concordance doesn't list him as
> biblical.
>
> Thanks so much for help on an ancillary topic.
>
> Kris Utterback
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