<i>Medieval Liturgy: A Book of Essays</i> (review)
Carole M. Cusack
182 Reviews Larson-Miller, Lizette, ed., Medieval Liturgy: A Book ofEssays (Garland Casebooks 18), N e w York and London, Garland, 1997; board; pp. xviii, 314; R.R.P. US$70.00. This substantial volume is divided into three sections, the first on eucha liturgy, second other liturgical rites, third issues supporting surrounding liturgy. In Section One Joanne Pierce's 'The Evolution of ordo missae in Early Middle Ages' traces development Mass, most significant element medieval life. From set order established Late Antiquity, Pierce posits a inculturation moving from Mediterranean to Northern 'world views'. Gary Macy's 'Commentaries Mass during Scholastic Period' discusses allegorical commentaries written late eleventh early thirteenth centuries, suggests that they are part particular type eucharistic piety. Concluding this section Marie Anne Mayeski's 'Reading Word Eucharistic Context' which considers ways shape form liturgy acted as context Christians interpreted scripture. Thefirstsection book appears dry technical compared third. It contains much useful material some fine scholarship, but it with T o 'Other Rites' really grips reader. opens Jan Michael Joncas' piece Hugh Amiens' Three Books Church its Ministers, focusing rite ordination. The ecclesiastical orders ten chapters, interestingly presents each level ministry n right, rather than stepping stones higher levels major orders. Joncas quotes liberally interesting such whether Hugh's typology ideal or reflects actual practice so on. Driscoll then approaches popular religion 'Penance Transition: Popular Piety Practice', argues was Ages what Baptism Patristic period' (p. 121). Concentrating Carolingian piety, he examines libri paenitentiales (penitential books), precum libelli (prayer booklets), specul (spiritual mirrors). final paper marriage rituals. John K. Leonard employs an anthropological framework derived van Gennep's influential separation, liminality incorporation/aggregation model approaching customs Christian west, their Roman, Gallic Germanic origins. Three, 'Issues Liturgy', papers music, role architectural settings royal anointings. Edward Foley's "The Song Assembly Eucharist' usual approach music excludes participation laity worship, concentrating specialist contributions professionals. H Ordinary Proper offers readings where lay singing could did 2g3 occur. Susan A. Rabe's Mind's Eye: Theological Controversy Religious Architecture Reign Charlemagne' notes churchmen theological circles, Benedict Aniane, Theodulf Orleans Angilbert Saint-Riquier, built churches. She principal controversies Charlemagne's reign (Adoptionism dispute Greek church over icons fdioque clause) concludes 'the participants these battles perceived inherent connection between correct belief Trinity Christ, thefilioque, Marian theology, nature religious art' 240). half iconography churches, Theodulf's at Germigny-des-Pres, Benedict's Angilbert's abbey brief note symbols. marvellously paper, well argued convincing. Paul Jacobson's 'Sicut Samuhel Unxit David: Royal Anointings Reconsidered', has probably been included Two because principally concerned interpretation anointing ceremonies, or...
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