Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy realized with his grand oratorio "Elijah" a concept that sparked discussions in his time and is one of the reasons for its popularity today: He dramatized the plot and shaped the sections into almost operatic scenes that continue to captivate both choir singers and listeners alike. Andreas Eichhorn has structured his introduction to the work in such a way that the individual chapters can be read independently. This allows the reader to gain a quick overview while also finding specific information about individual movements of the work.