The Mass in Sweden: Its Development From the Latin Rite From 1531 to 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eric Esskildsen Yelverton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528587820 ISBN 13: 9781528587822

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Mass in Sweden: Its Development From the Latin Rite From 1531 to 1917 offers a clear, expert look at how Sweden’s liturgical practice grew from medieval roots to a modern form.

It examines the sources, translations, and editorial decisions that shaped the Swedish Mass as it evolved over centuries.

This study compiles mass texts from Swedish and Latin authorities to map the original structure of the rite and its changes through the Reformation and beyond. It links missals, breviaries, and manuals with the vernacular versions that emerged, helping readers understand the tradition behind the church’s worship in Sweden.

• Grounded in historic liturgical sources, including missals, breviaries, and manuals
• Shows how the Swedish mass developed in parallel with broader European trends
• Explains translation choices and the balance between accuracy and readability
• Provides context for readers interested in church history, liturgy, and Scandinavian religion

Ideal for readers of church history and liturgical studies who want a focused view of Sweden’s religious heritage and its impact on modern worship.

About this title

About the Author

Rebecca Rushforth is research associate on the Revised Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon Charters Project at the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic at Cambridge University and research fellow in medieval manuscripts at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528587820
• ISBN 13: 9781528587822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 220