The Sacred Vestments: An English Rendering of the Third Book of the 'Rationale Divinorum Officiorum

A translation of a medieval treatise on the meaning and symbolism of the vestments worn by Catholic clergy during liturgical services. The author, a bishop in southern France during the 13th century, draws on scriptural and theological sources to elucidate the significance of each garment and the rituals associated with its use.

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