The Mass: A Study of the Roman Liturgy (Classic Reprint)

Adrian Fortescue

ISBN 10: 1333977115 / ISBN 13: 9781333977115

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Roman Rite of the Mass, exploring its origins, evolution, and current structure. The author's focus is on tracing the development of the Mass from its roots in the early Christian Church to its present form, providing valuable insights into the rituals and prayers that have shaped Catholic worship for centuries. Set against the backdrop of early Christianity and the emergence of distinct liturgical traditions, this book examines how the Roman Rite evolved from a simple meal shared by believers into a complex and symbolic ceremony. The author sheds light on the influences of various historical periods and theological debates on the shaping of the Mass, discussing topics such as the structure of the Canon, the use of Latin, and the significance of specific rituals. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the different parts of the Mass, from the introductory rites to the concluding prayers, explaining the meaning and historical context of each element. The author also delves into the theological concepts underpinning the Mass, such as sacrifice, Eucharist, and Communion, providing a deeper understanding of the central act of Catholic worship. By providing a thorough historical and theological analysis of the Roman Rite, this book enhances our appreciation of the richness and depth of the Mass, revealing its enduring significance in the lives of countless individuals and communities throughout history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mass: A Study of the Roman Liturgy (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333977115
• ISBN 13: 9781333977115
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

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Excerpt from The Mass



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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
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About the Author

Our author, the son of a converted Anglican clergyman, was born in 1874. He was educated in England by the Jesuits and pursued further studies in Rome at the Scots College, finishing his theological courses at the University of Innsbruck. After ordination he was assigned various curateships, from one of which he managed to take a year sabbatical in Syria. Already a Hebraic scholar, here he perfected his fluency with the Arabic language. Fortescue was proficient in a variety of subjects including ecclesiastical history, Greek patrology, linguistics, dogmatic theology and, especially, liturgical history. In addition to these and many other subjects, he was a gifted choirmaster. Adrian Fortescue did much in his native country to publicly defend the papacy, specifically in one aspect, papal infallibility. Fortescue died young, age forty-nine, from cancer.