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Arthur Westwell closely examines the manuscripts of the Ordines Romani and reveals the surprising creativity of their compilers. His study addresses changes and reinterpretations of ritual texts before print, using manuscripts to shed new light on how medieval churchmen read and used the scripts for religious ceremonies.

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Introduction; 1. The 'Roman' Collection of Ordines in Metz, Lorsch and Tours; 2. The 'Frankish' Collection in Verona, Regensburg, Nonantola and Corbie; 3. Unique Collections of the Ordines from Worms and Wissembourg, St Amand and St Gallen; 4. Liturgical 'Usefulness' and Reading the ordines romani; 5. Orders for the Stational Mass in Frankish Cities and Monasteries; 6. The Ordo Romanus of the Baptismal Scrutinies; 7. Ordines for Special Occasions, Ordination and the Ember Days: The Contribution of Arn of Salzburg; 8. Layout, Script and Language of the Ordo Romanus Manuscripts; Conclusion.

Roman Liturgy and Frankish Creativity

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 1/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781009360487
      978-1009360487
      ISBN-10 1009360485
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Arthur Westwell closely examines the manuscripts of the Ordines Romani and reveals the surprising creativity of their compilers. His study addresses changes and reinterpretations of ritual texts before print, using manuscripts to shed new light on how medieval churchmen read and used the scripts for religious ceremonies.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; 1. The 'Roman' Collection of Ordines in Metz, Lorsch and Tours; 2. The 'Frankish' Collection in Verona, Regensburg, Nonantola and Corbie; 3. Unique Collections of the Ordines from Worms and Wissembourg, St Amand and St Gallen; 4. Liturgical 'Usefulness' and Reading the ordines romani; 5. Orders for the Stational Mass in Frankish Cities and Monasteries; 6. The Ordo Romanus of the Baptismal Scrutinies; 7. Ordines for Special Occasions, Ordination and the Ember Days: The Contribution of Arn of Salzburg; 8. Layout, Script and Language of the Ordo Romanus Manuscripts; Conclusion.

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