Clean Hands Are Not Enough: Lectio Divina for Novices in the Mérode Annunciation
Patricia Patgett Lea
Iconographic analysis of The Mérode Annunciation has traditionally ignored how the medieval mind forged chains memory prompts to expand meditation. Even recent focus on devotional themes largely failed accommodate mental process meditation itself. meditating prefers move smoothly between so that it can take full advantage recollection — a hampered by discursive analysis. Recollection retrieves stored memories and then links them in continuous chain meaning. Campin workshop used embellishments including placement, color materials enhance ductus Annunciate reading sacred scripture with clean hands pure heart. Such mnemonics are open-ended multilayered within framework specific theme. They metaphorical steps available all who hope conceive Christ spiritually receive blessings eternal life.&#x0D; &#x0D;
De medio aevo