Isbn: 9781334469411 - the lectionary: its sources and history (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides remarkable insight into the origins and history of lectionaries and evangeliaries from the first to the fifteenth centuries. Lectionaries are liturgical books containing religious passages to be read during public worship, while evangeliaries contain the Gospels. From the author's research, readers witness the evolution of these books from their simple origins as isolated texts to the comprehensive collections we know today. The book not only describes the development of these texts but explores the practices and traditions surrounding their use, including the role of lectors and the significance of reading specific passages at particular times of the liturgical year. By examining manuscripts, comparing liturgical practices, and tracing the influence of different regions and traditions, the author reveals the rich tapestry of liturgical history and its impact on the development of these essential liturgical books. Through this detailed analysis, the book highlights the profound significance of lectionaries and evangeliaries in shaping the liturgical experience and the understanding of Scripture throughout the centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…