Light on Darkness

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The Untold Story of the Liturgy

By Cosima Clara Gillhammer

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Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy offers a captivating journey through the history of religious rituals in Western Europe, showcasing the profound impact of Christian liturgy on art, literature, music, and architecture. Through ten evocative stories, it explores medieval rituals and their cultural... Read More

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With implications for the history of religion and art alike, an exploration of the lasting influence of Christian liturgy across a range of media.

Description

Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy offers a captivating journey through the history of religious rituals in Western Europe, showcasing the profound impact of Christian liturgy on art, literature, music, and architecture.

Through ten evocative stories, it explores medieval rituals and their cultural influence up to the present day, providing fresh insights into the enduring legacy of the liturgy as an expression of human emotion and religious experience.

Accessible to all, this guide provides translations and explanations to uncover the hidden treasures of ancient rites and their lasting significance, appealing to those seeking a deeper understanding of Western liturgical traditions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836390435

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 21 illustrations, 20 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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Cosima Clara Gillhammer Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Cosima Clara Gillhammer is Junior Research Fellow in Medieval English at Christ Church, University of Oxford. She teaches and researches medieval literature, culture and liturgy. Her books include A Late-Medieval History of the Ancient and Biblical World (2022).