Late Anglo-Saxon Prayer in Practice: Before the Books of Hours - Couverture rigide

Thomas, Kate H

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1580443613 ISBN 13 : 9781580443616

Editeur : Medieval Institute Publications, 2020

Synopsis

This monograph examines Anglo-Saxon prayer outside of the communal liturgy. With a particular emphasis on its practical aspects, it considers how small groups of prayers were elaborated into complex programs for personal devotion, resulting in the forerunners of the Special Offices.

With examples being taken chiefly from major eleventh-century collections of prayers, liturgy and medical remedies, the methodologies of Anglo-Saxon compilers are examined, followed by five chapters on specialist kinds of prayer: to the Trinity and saints, for liturgical feasts and the canonical hours, to the Holy Cross, for protection and healing, and confessions. Analyzing prayer in a wide range of different situations, this book argues that Anglo-Saxon manuscripts may have included far more private offices than have so far been recognized, if we see them for what they were.

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À propos de l'auteur

Kate Thomas, University of York, Heslington, UK.

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This monograph examines the practice of Anglo-Saxon prayer, especially in private, outside of the communal liturgy. With a particular emphasis on the practical aspects of prayer, it considers how small groups of prayers were elaborated into complex programmes for personal devotion, resulting in the forerunners of the Special Offices. With examples being taken chiefly from three major eleventh-century prayer collections, the methodologies of Anglo-Saxon compilers are examined, beginning with the creation of personal ordines for liturgical feasts and prayer for the canonical Hours. This is followed by three chapters on more specialist kinds of prayer: prayer to the Holy Cross, confessions, and prayer rituals for use in protection and healing. Analysing prayer in a wide range of different situations, this book argues that Anglo-Saxon manuscripts may have included far more private Offices than have so far been recognised, if we see them for what they were.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Medieval Institute Publications
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1580443613
• ISBN 13: 9781580443616
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 316
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible