Die liturgischen Werke Amalars von Metz/Trier (ca. 775 – ca. 850)
Aus dem Lateinischen übersetzt. eingeleitet und kommentiert von Andreas Heinz
Translated by Andreas Heinz
Hardback (Published)
(October 2025)
ISBN: 9783402113004
6.1 x 9.06 inches
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Amalarius of Metz/Trier (c. 775–c. 850) is among the most important writers of the Middle Ages. He addressed all aspects of liturgy in detail, explaining and commenting on individual rites, various prayers, church spaces, vessels, vestments, and more.
He employed allegorical interpretation (allegoresis), introducing a new method of explaining liturgy in the West. His texts were widely received throughout the Middle Ages and beyond, influencing later liturgical interpretations and setting a lasting direction. Today, his letters and writings are foundational for understanding medieval liturgical theology.
For liturgical, ecclesiastical, and art-historical study of medieval worship, Amalarius’s texts are a primary source. However, they are written in Latin that is not always easily accessible. To facilitate access, this volume presents, for the first time, a translation of these liturgical writings. It closely follows the Latin text and relevant editions, allowing for parallel use of the original and translation. This translation is an indispensable tool for studying Amalarius as a medieval liturgist.
Amalarius’s Life (Amalars Leben)
Letters (Briefe)
Liber officialis (his major liturgical work)
The Order of the Antiphonary (Die Ordnung des Antiphonars)
Notes on the Ordo Romanus (Eclogae)
Bibliography
Index
- Translated by Andreas Heinz
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