A Sense of the Sacred: Roman Catholic Worship in the Middle Ages

A Sense of the Sacred: Roman Catholic Worship in the Middle Ages
ISBN-10
1586172832
ISBN-13
9781586172831
Series
A Sense of the Sacred
Category
Religion
Pages
715
Language
English
Published
2012-01-01
Publisher
Ignatius Press
Author
James Monti

Description

This incomparable volume presents a comprehensive exploration and explanation of medieval liturgical celebrations. The reverent prayers, hymns and rubrics used in the Middle Ages are described in detail and interpreted through the commentary of scholars from the same time period, the era which is also known as the "Age of Faith." Collected here is a wide range of ceremonies, encompassing the seven sacraments, the major feasts of the liturgical year (such as Christmas, Easter, and Corpus Christi), and special liturgical rites (from the coronation of the pope to the blessing of expectant mothers). The sacred celebrations have been drawn from countries across western and central Europe--from Portugal to Poland--but particular attention has been given to liturgical texts of medieval Spain, which until now have received relatively little attention from scholars. Historian James Monti has done exhaustive research on medieval liturgical manuscripts, early printed missals, and the writings of medieval liturgists and theologians so that the treasures they contain can inspire a sense of the sacred in future generations of Catholics.

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