| Translating Tradition: A Chant Historian Reads Liturgiam Authenticam Contributor(s): Jeffery, Peter (Author), Seasoltz, R. Kevin (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0814662110 ISBN-13: 9780814662113 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2005 Annotation: Liturgiam Authenticam, issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in 2001 has resulted in wide coverage in the Catholic press, largely lamenting its lack of historical accuracy and clarity in legislating the use of liturgical texts. Translating Tradition includes four essays by Peter Jeffery, Obl.S.B., that appeared in Worship in 2004. The articles comment on Liturgiam Authenticam, point out its inconsistencies, lack of being mindful of church tradition, and problematic directives. Essays are "A Chant Historian Reads Liturgiam Authenticam 1: The Latin Liturgical Traditions," "A Chant Historian Reads Liturgiam Authenticam 2: The Bible in the Roman Rite," "A Chant Historian Reads Liturgiam Authenticam 3: Languages and Cultures," and "A Chant Historian Reads Liturgiam Authenticam 4: Human and Angelic Tongues." The English translation text of Liturgiam Authenticam is published as an appendice to the book. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - General - Religion | Christianity - Catholic |
| Dewey: 264.020 |
| LCCN: 2005008498 |
| Series: Pueblo Books |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.46" W x 9.02" (0.56 lbs) 168 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Catholic |
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| Publisher Description: 2006 Catholic Press Association Award Winner Liturgiam Authenticam, issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in 2001 has provoked much comment, both positive and negative, from many people involved with the liturgy. Translating Tradition reprises a four-part series by Dr. Peter Jeffery, Obl.S.B., that appeared in the journal Worship in 2004. Jeffery conducts a thoughtful and respectful reading of Liturgiam Authenticam, to identify core principles, understand what the document is really saying and relate it to other church teaching. Chapters are The Latin Liturgical Traditions, The Bible in the Roman Rite, Languages and Cultures, and Human and Angelic Tongues. Peter Jeffery, OblSB, PhD, is the Scheide Professor of Music History at Princeton University. He is the author of A New Commandment: Toward a Renewed Rite for the Washing of Feet published by Liturgical Press. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jeffery, Peter: - Peter Jeffery, OblSB, PhD, is the Scheide Professor of Music History at Princeton University. He is the author of A New Commandment: Toward a Renewed Rite for the Washing of Feet published by Liturgical Press. |