This book presents and evaluates the liturgical vision of Pope Benedict XVI and the theological background underlying that vision. It describes the main features of Joseph Ratzinger's theology of the liturgy and analyses them within the context of his theology as a whole. Ratzin…
Introduction to Christian Worship, 3rd Edition traces the development of the major forms of Christian worship and includes discussion of the newest service books of the principal churches of North America and the British Isles.
Introduction -- Confraternities and popular devotions to St. Barbara in Tournai -- Relic translation and healing in liturgies for St. Catherine and St. Nicholas in Paris -- Historical narratives and the importance of place in masses for St. Sebastian -- Compositional practice, n…
The first study focusing on the composition of new plainchant in northern-French confraternities for masses and offices in honor of saints thought to have healing powers.
"Starting in the fourteenth century, northern France saw the rise of confraternities and other lay communities of men and women, organized around trades and religious devotions dedicated to specific patron saints. The composition of new plainchant for masses and offices in honor…
The first study focusing on the composition of new plainchant in northern-French confraternities for masses and offices in honor of saints thought to have healing powers. Starting in the fourteenth century, northern France saw the rise of confraternities and other lay communiti…
