Jewel of the Soul, 9780674290815
Hardcover
Unveiling medieval Christian liturgy: beautifying the soul through sacred ritual.

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  • Hardcover

    656 pages

  • Release Date

    1 August 2023

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Summary

The first complete translation into a modern language of a major authority on the medieval Christian liturgy.

Honorius Augustodunensis’s Jewel of the Soul (the Gemma animae) gleams as one of the most attractive liturgical commentaries from the twelfth century. A lively and effective teacher, Honorius strives to unveil the meaning behind the sacred texts, objects, music, and ritual of the Roman Mass and Divine Office for young initiates. Building on t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780674290815
ISBN-10:067429081X
Author:Honorius Augustodunensis, Zachary Thomas, Gerhard Eger
Publisher:Harvard University Press
Imprint:Harvard University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:656
Release Date:1 August 2023
Weight:703g
Dimensions:203mm x 133mm x 33mm
Series:Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library
What They're Saying

Critics Review

There is much to applaud about these two volumes…The editors are to be congratulated for producing a volume that makes liturgical ritual accessible to a wider public. – Constant J. Mews * Medieval Review *

About The Author

Honorius Augustodunensis

Zachary Thomas is a doctoral student in Medieval Studies at Cornell University. Gerhard Eger is a doctoral student in Medieval Cultures at the University of Barcelona.

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