Lebendige Bücher. Materielle und mediale Aspekte der Heilsvermittlung in der mittelalterlichen Gedenküberlieferung
Rainer Hugener
Abstract Throughout the Middle Ages, documents commemorating names of dignitaries and benefactors in monasteries churches were characterized as liber vitae , just heavenly book mentioned Bible. Those whose inscribed such a list promised eternal life through commemoration. The paper discusses material medial aspects mediation salvation within well shifts between different sorts bookkeeping arising 9th 15th century by focusing on writing strategies, document organization, layout Carolingian confraternity books, monastic necrologies, late medieval obituaries or anniversary books from collegiate parish churches. Their differing structures show how concepts places liturgical commemoration changed over centuries.
Das Mittelalter