Alegoryczna interpretacja liturgii godzin w ujęciu Amalarego z Metzu

• Authors: Bogusława Frontczak

Title variants

EN

Allegorical interpretation of the liturgy of the hours by Amalary of Metz

• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

EN

The following paper represents the allegorical interpretation of the Liturgy of the Hours in the Amalary’s of Metz primary work “Liber Officialis”. The liturgical allegory searches for “spiritual” meaning of words, gestures, postures and customs. Amalary builds his interpretations on time, numbers and celestial objects symbolism. He is interested in word etymologies, postures interpretations and customs that were used during prayers.

Keywords

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Amalarius of Metz; the Liturgy of the Hours; allegory; allegorical sense; symbolism

• Publisher: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego
• Journal: Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe
• Year: 2010
• Volume: 28
• Pages: 15-28

Contributors

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Bogusława Frontczak