« Apocryphal Traditions in Medieval Liturgy. A New Research Project Illustrated with the Case of the Apostle Andrew »
Els Rose
From as early the fifth century, documents are transmitted in which ecclesiastical authorities (Pope Innocent I, Pope Leo I) strongly condemn use of apocryphal literature any and/or liturgical context. Nevertheless, traditions on apostle Andrew is found sources liturgy pre- Carolingian Gaul where connections between prayer and hagiographical texts general close. This paradoxical situation raises questions regarding relation apocrypha Latin church Middle Ages. In this contribution, a presentation given influence Acts medieval commemoration saint. case study followed by new research project until later XIIIth century. Although widely assumed to have played an important role transmission traditions, has never been explored systematically. proposed project, prayers, hymns sermons will be examined. The aims at clarifying liturgy, but also authorities, defining defending its canon authorised biblical books practice did not hesitate incorporate material into texts.
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