This four-volume work is the English translation of Friedrich Klopstock's masterpiece, Der Messias. This epic poem, first published in Germany in the mid-eighteenth century, tells the story of the life and mission of Jesus Christ in vivid and lyrical language. A seminal work of German literature and an enduring tribute to the life and teachings of Christ, Klopstock's Messiah is a must-read for scholars and poetry lovers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.