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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the contents of the MS Add. 51 of the British Museum in a form accessible to non-specialists. The original text consists of early Christian liturgical manuscripts from the 11th century, written in Visigothic script, and the author provides a thorough analysis of the text, its metre, and its unique characteristics. The book begins by setting the scene for the reader, introducing the distinct qualities of Visigothic writing and explaining how this can impact the text's accuracy. The author provides detailed explanations of the difficulties and rewards of working with such text, including the challenges posed by redactions, erasures, and alterations to the MS over time. The book also provides a detailed analysis of various hymns, prayers, and rubrics from the MS, offering insights into their structure, meaning, and historical context. Overall, the author provides a compelling case for the importance of preserving and studying early Christian liturgical texts, offering valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of an important era in Western history. 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 9781390234572_0
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