Correction of Liturgical Words, and Words of Liturgical Correctio in the Ordines Romani of Saint Amand
Arthur Westwell
This chapter explores understandings of correctio in the context Carolingian liturgical manuscripts order to challenge idea rigid correctness this period and consider both their relationship authoritative ecclesiastical sources use Latin idiom. The author focuses on Ordines Romani – a group texts circulating from eighth century dealing with rituals re-evaluates them as Frankish manuscripts, taking particular case study Collection Saint Amand (MS Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, latin 974) its six Romani. While all relate Roman models, they approach tradition quite differently, prompting reconsideration extent which apparently vulgar dates pre-Carolingian fraudulent collection. ‘Roman’ is far consistent concept for writers, who are shown have appropriated more creative ways than has previously been assumed. Such not only offered snapshots Rome readers but distinctive idiom could also evince natural development language rather sign corruption. Furthermore, self-aware, even deliberate calls reassessment activity broader attitudes towards reform practices. Through analysis morphology, orthography, vocabulary, particularly enhanced vocabulary prayer chant, reveals how these were adapted concerns authors dialogued tradition.
Utrecht studies in medieval literacy