medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
> I've forgotten the little Latin I had, but isn't "sint" subjunctive -- "But if
> there were several doors ...." Then "some enter from each people." As for Isaiah,
> it is in the first person (dicam) "I will say to the north 'let [them] go,' and to
> the south 'don't restrain [them].'" The context of Isa 43.6 is the regathering of
> the scattered Israelites. I'm sure that there is a long tradition of commentary on
> this passage, although I don't have it at my fingertips. About medieval church
> doors and who would use them, I know only what you people tell me!
Many thanks for your corrections, Bob. I'm sure you've forgotten far more Latin
than I ever learned! I particularly like "because some enter from each people" in
relation to the regathering of the scattered Israelites, particularly if it were possible
to associate the "people" entering from the north with the Levites. Although very
little is known about how the various portals of Chartres Cathedral functioned, it
would appear that the west portal was used principally for liturgical processions and
entrances, while those on the transepts functioned differently. The north transept
portal was not only next to the bishop's palace and most of the canons houses, but
there is documented references to penitential ceremonies taking place there. It thus
appears to have had ecclesiastical associations. I would like to be able to prove, as
well, that the south transept was the principal lay entrance to the cathedral, and
having different "peoples" using the north and south doors is an interesting
reference in this respect.
Thanks, again.
Jim Bugslag
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