Illustrations Of The Occasional Offices Of The Church In The Middle Ages From Contemporary Sources (1921)

By H S Kingsford

Book Overview

Illustrations of the Occasional Offices of the Church in the Middle Ages from Contemporary Sources is a book written by Hugh Sadler Kingsford and first published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive study of the various religious ceremonies and rituals that took place in the medieval church, as depicted in contemporary sources such as illuminated manuscripts, stained glass windows, and other works of art.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of medieval church life. These include chapters on baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, marriage, burial, and other important religious ceremonies. Each chapter is accompanied by numerous illustrations, providing readers with a visual representation of the various rituals and practices described in the text.Kingsford's book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval history, as well as anyone with an interest in the history of religion. The book provides a detailed and engaging look at the religious practices of the medieval church, and the illustrations help bring these practices to life. Overall, Illustrations of the Occasional Offices of the Church in the Middle Ages from Contemporary Sources is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the medieval church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143703876X
• ISBN13: 9781437038767
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"