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384p. A red cloth hardcover book in fair condition. Ex-library; original binding. Slit on cloth on front cover. Label residue on spine; stamp on top edge. Top of spine reinforced with clear tape; hinges shaken and reinforced with white tape. Label, card pocket, and stamps on endpapers; stamps on half-title and title pages. Text clean and binding tight. Seller Inventory # 206461
Title: THE HYMNS OF THE BREVIARY AND MISSAL
Publisher: Benziger Brothers, New York
Publication Date: 1922
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Edition: First Edition.
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 390 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.98 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1671613805
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Condition: New. Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # I-9781484167700
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the heart of the Catholic Church's liturgical tradition, focusing on the hymns used in the daily prayers of the Roman Breviary and Missal. The author explores the history of these hymns, tracing their roots back to the early Church Fathers like St. Hilary and St. Ambrose, and examining the evolution of their use in different monastic orders. Readers will learn about the various meters used in composing these hymns, and how they developed over time, from quantitative verses, influenced by classical Greek models, to rhythmical, accentual verses that became more prevalent in the Middle Ages. The author also explores the themes and meanings behind these hymns, highlighting the deep theological and spiritual insights they contain. The book's detailed analysis of these hymns reveals the richness and complexity of this liturgical tradition, offering valuable insights into the devotional life of the Catholic Church. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330024904_0
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Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. pp. 393. Seller Inventory # 373518212
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330024904
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Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 45333708-n
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 640. Seller Inventory # B9781313247030
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781313247030
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Condition: New. pp. 393. Seller Inventory # 26372559963
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