Alegoryczna interpretacja liturgii godzin w ujęciu Amalarego z Metzu

Bogusława Frontczak

doi:10.21852/sem.2010.28.02

Published: 2023-02-04

Vol. 28 (2010)

Allegorical interpretation of the liturgy of the hours by Amalary of Metz

Bogusława Frontczak

Seminare. Learned Investigations

Section: Theology

https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2010.28.02

Abstract

The following paper represents the allegorical interpretation of the Liturgy of the Hours in the Amalary’s of Metz primary work “Liber Officialis”. The liturgical allegory searches for “spiritual” meaning of words, gestures, postures and customs. Amalary builds his interpretations on time, numbers and celestial objects symbolism. He is interested in word etymologies, postures interpretations and customs that were used during prayers.

Keywords:

Amalarius of Metz, the Liturgy of the Hours, allegory, allegorical sense, symbolism

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Frontczak, B. (2023). Allegorical interpretation of the liturgy of the hours by Amalary of Metz. Seminare. Learned Investigations, 28, 15–28. https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.2010.28.02

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