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ancient rites
Assumption of Mary
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biblical typology
Books of Hours
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Christian liturgy
Christian worship
Christianity
Christmas
Easter
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Eucharist
Good Friday
King David
liturgical songs
liturgical theology
liturgical traditions
liturgy
Mary Magdalene
medieval rituals
Plainchant
Plainsong
Protestantism
Psalms
religious experience
religious rituals
Song of songs
Product details
- ISBN 9781836390435
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 01 Apr 2025
- Publisher: Reaktion Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy offers a captivating journey through the history of religious rituals in Western Europe, showcasing the profound impact of Christian liturgy on art, literature, music and architecture. Through ten evocative stories, it explores medieval rituals and their cultural influence up to the present day, providing fresh insights into the enduring legacy of the liturgy as an expression of human emotion and religious experience. Accessible to all, this guide provides translations and explanations to uncover the hidden treasures of ancient rites and their lasting significance, appealing to those seeking a deeper understanding of Western liturgical traditions.
Cosima Clara Gillhammer is Career Development Fellow in English at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. She teaches and researches medieval literature, culture and liturgy. Her books include A Late-Medieval History of the Ancient and Biblical World (2022).
