medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture When the heading "Oratio" occurs in a miscellany or in a collection of a single author's work it is often best translated as "Prayer". Unless there's a contrary tradition in the case of Books of Hours, that's the term I'd prefer there as well. "Oration" suggests something longer and more elaborate. Best, John Dillon ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html