Chapter Eleven. Libelli Precum In The Central Middle Ages
Susan Boynton
The idea of the libellus precum as a distinct type prayer collection in manuscript form emerged twentieth century. This chapter reviews literature on libelli , emphasizing diversity materials encompassed by this term and arguing for greater consideration context studies during central Middle Ages. Wilmart?s edition 1940 drew upon four manuscripts ninth century, all from ecclesiastical (and mainly monastic) scriptoria. In general, prayers tradition are combined with communal liturgy, calling into question any notion consistent division between ?private? liturgical prayer. Furthermore, Salmon pointed out that texts he designated ?Carolingian prayers? actually appeared under many different rubrics were transmitted various genres books. excluded psalmodic prayers, which considered genre extraneous to tradition. Keywords: Andre Wilmart; Carolingian prayer; middle ages; liturgy; ; monastic Pierre Salmon;
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