The Canticles of the Christian Church: Eastern and Western, in Early and Medieval Times

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James Mearns

The Canticles of the Christian Church

Eastern and Western, in Early and Medieval Times

James Mearns

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Cambridge University Press
12 January 2012

Sacred & religious music; Church history; Christian hymnals

First published in 1914, this book provides information on the Canticles of the Eastern and Western Church in early and medieval times. The text is divided into two broad sections: the first covers Greek and Eastern Canticles; the second covers Latin and Western Canticles. Additional material includes illustrative plates and an index of manuscripts. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in religious music and the history of Christianity.

By: James Mearns
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9781107638235
ISBN 10: 1107638232
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 12 January 2012
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; Contents; List of plates; Table of abbreviations used; Introductory notice; Part I. Greek and Eastern Canticles: 1. Greek canticles; 2. Graeco-Latin canticles; 3. Arabic canticles; 4. Armenian canticles; 5. Coptic canticles; 6. Ethiopic (Abyssinian) canticles; 7. Georgian (Iberian or Kartli) canticles; 8. Persian canticles; 9. Slavonic canticles; 10. Syriac canticles; Part II. Latin and Western Canticles: 1. Latin canticles; 2. Monastic canticles in Latin; Supplemental notes; Index of non-scriptural canticles, hymns and creeds; Index of manuscripts cited.