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Light on Darkness

The Untold Story of the Liturgy

Light on Darkness

The Untold Story of the Liturgy

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Publisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 9781836390435
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 01/04/2025
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy offers a captivating journey through the history of religious rituals in Western Europe, showcasing the profound impact of Christian liturgy on art, literature, music and architecture. Through ten evocative stories, it explores medieval rituals and their cultural influence up to the present day, providing fresh insights into the enduring legacy of the liturgy as an expression of human emotion and religious experience. Accessible to all, this guide provides translations and explanations to uncover the hidden treasures of ancient rites and their lasting significance, appealing to those seeking a deeper understanding of Western liturgical traditions.
Introduction
1 Petition
2 Love
3 Hope
4 Suffering
5 Grief
6 Joy
7 Death
8 Revelation
9 Time
10 Space
Conclusion

References
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index

Cosima Clara Gillhammer

Cosima Clara Gillhammer is Career Development Fellow in English at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. She teaches and researches medieval literature, culture and liturgy. Her books include A Late-Medieval History of the Ancient and Biblical World (2022).

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