First published in 1914, this book provides information on the Canticles of the Eastern and Western Church in early and medieval times. The text is divided into two broad sections: the first covers Greek and Eastern Canticles; the second covers Latin and Western Canticles. Additional material includes illustrative plates and an index of manuscripts. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in religious music and the history of Christianity.
By:
James Mearns Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 7mm
Weight: 170g ISBN:9781107638235 ISBN 10: 1107638232 Pages: 122 Publication Date:12 January 2012 Audience:
College/higher education
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Preface; Contents; List of plates; Table of abbreviations used; Introductory notice; Part I. Greek and Eastern Canticles: 1. Greek canticles; 2. Graeco-Latin canticles; 3. Arabic canticles; 4. Armenian canticles; 5. Coptic canticles; 6. Ethiopic (Abyssinian) canticles; 7. Georgian (Iberian or Kartli) canticles; 8. Persian canticles; 9. Slavonic canticles; 10. Syriac canticles; Part II. Latin and Western Canticles: 1. Latin canticles; 2. Monastic canticles in Latin; Supplemental notes; Index of non-scriptural canticles, hymns and creeds; Index of manuscripts cited.