Explore the legends and commemorations of St. Kentigern rendered from early Scottish ritual services. This edition gathers translations of pre-Reformation rites from the Aberdeen Breviary, presenting a window into how Scottish churches honored Kentigern and related saints before the Reformation era. Includes an illustrative appendix and notes that place the texts in historical and liturgical context.
The book offers a focused look at the pious practices, lections, responses, and hymns that shaped medieval worship around Kentigern, Thenew, Servanus, Columba, and other regional saints. It also discusses the sources, translation choices, and the challenges of rendering liturgical language into accessible English, while preserving the flavor of the original ceremony.
- Read translations of the commemorations and offices celebrated in church, including configurations for vespers and Mass.
- Learn how the Aberdeen Breviary and related missals shaped the canon of Scottish saints and local cults.
- See scholarly apparatus that explains the sources, authorship, and literary history behind these rites.
- Access an appendix with notes on individual saints and a plate that enriches the historical material.
Ideal for readers of Scottish ecclesiastical history, medieval liturgy, and biographical legends tied to St. Kentigern and his circle.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich and vibrant history of Scottish saints, particularly those who were revered and celebrated in the centuries leading up to the Reformation. The author meticulously explores the lives and legends of these figures, drawing on a wealth of historical and literary sources, including the Aberdeen Breviary, a monumental work printed in the early 16th century. The Breviary provides a window into the rituals and beliefs of pre-Reformation Scotland, and the author uses it to reconstruct the lives of saints like Kentigern, Thenew, Servanus, and Columba, weaving together historical fact with captivating folklore and hagiography. The author not only recounts the lives of these saints, but also examines the cultural and religious impact they had on Scotland, exploring themes of faith, devotion, and the transmission of spiritual traditions. The book offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in Scottish history and sheds light on the enduring influence of these saints on the nation's religious and cultural landscape. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331852070_0
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