Reflections of war and violence in early and high medieval saints' offices
Roman Hankeln
ABSTRACT Changing attitudes towards violence and war are important markers of medieval European cultural development and, as such, have been the focus numerous historical studies. Saints' offices not, however, analysed along these lines, an unjustified neglect given their central place in daily life ecclesiastical institutions, not to mention large range related scholarly topics they represent. Offered here is overview topics, beginning with examination roots Merovingian Carolingian times, proceeding later originating crucial time first crusades beyond. How described chants texts drawn from Old New Testaments? it handled based on hagiographic literature? Is Christian military legitimised chants? enemies portrayed? messages articulated musical settings? Answers questions might sacred monophony Latin Church into its proper context, that is, a means socio-political reflexion during Middle Ages.
Plainsong & Medieval Music