medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Dr. Gordon Arthur wrote:
> John Briggs wrote:
>>
>> I am still lacking a Sarum Breviary, and am still vaguer about its
>> origin, but in general terms the Sarum Use tends to be more elaborate
>> than others, but it may well have its origins in those of Normandy,
>> specifically Rouen, I believe. I have a suspicion that starting on
>> 16 December was more widespread in the Middle Ages, and that other
>> Uses employed O Virgo Virginum. There is a suggestion of a ninth
>> Antiphon, O Thoma Didyme for 21 December, but I can't get to the
>> bottom of that!
>
> There is apparently a modern reprint of the Latin text available, but
> at the breathtaking price of $900 (yes, nine hundred dollars).
Yes, I've seen that - there's something wrong that I can't quite put my
finger on :-)
John Briggs
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