Liturgy.
Subject
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Scope Note: Refers generally to the prescribed rites of formal and public worship, typically including words, music, symbolic aids, and ritual actions. The diverse forms of liturgy reflect the needs and attitudes of different religious communities. The term can also refer more specifically to the Christian rite of the Eucharist.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Manuscript known as the 'Herdmanstoun Antiphonal', or 'Herdmanstoun Breviary'.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.18.2.13A
Scope and Contents
Manuscript known traditionally as the Herdmanstoun Breviary, but more correctly described as an Antiphonal. It was written in the north of England, possibly Northumberland, but later taken to Scotland and altered. It has been suggested by Höhler that the manuscript was possibly written for the college of canons founded at Chester-le-Street by Bishop Anthony Bek of Durham. Bannister speculates that the volume may have been brought to Scotland during the reign of David II (1329-1371). ...
Dates:
Circa 1300