If I remember correctly, Bill East provided us with a nice commentary on
this hymn, either this Christmas or the one before.
Thomas Sullivan, OSB
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Marlin [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 4:39 PM
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> Subject: Query: Hostis Herodes Impie
>
> I've been looking at a 12th-century Herod play from
> Bilsen which includes the hymn, "Hostis Herodes."
> Karl Young's note is that it is by Sedulius.
>
> Can any of you direct me to more information about
> this hymn, its occasion, or its composer? Having read
> the hymn, I'm beginning to wonder about its
> relationship with the Herod-play genre in general.
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
>
> John Marlin
> The College of St. Elizabeth
> Morristown, NJ USA
>
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