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Papal Ceremonial at Rome in the Twelfth Century (Henry Bradshaw Society Subsidia)
Susan Twyman
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Paperback. An examination of the papal adventus ceremony, deriving from the ritual reception performed for the ruler in antiquity, and the changes it underwent during the century. Series: Henry Bradshaw Society Subsidia. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 216 x 23. Weight in Grams: 356.
An examination of the papal adventus ceremony, deriving from the ritual reception performed for the ruler in antiquity, and the changes it underwent during the century. This book examines the character and significance of the adventus ceremonies which were accorded to medieval popes and for which there is much evidence in the twelfth-century sources. The papal adventus, hitherto unstudied in anylanguage, retained the framework and much of the familiar symbolism of the ritual reception performed for the ruler in antiquity. During the twelfth century it was performed for popes with unprecedented frequency, providing, in particular, a vital part ... Read more
An examination of the papal adventus ceremony, deriving from the ritual reception performed for the ruler in antiquity, and the changes it underwent during the century. This book examines the character and significance of the adventus ceremonies which were accorded to medieval popes and for which there is much evidence in the twelfth-century sources. The papal adventus, hitherto unstudied in anylanguage, retained the framework and much of the familiar symbolism of the ritual reception performed for the ruler in antiquity. During the twelfth century it was performed for popes with unprecedented frequency, providing, in particular, a vital part ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Henry Bradshaw Society
Condition
New
Series
Henry Bradshaw Society Subsidia
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781870252881
SKU
V9781870252881
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