Klauser, Theodor, 1894-1984.,

A short history of the western liturgy ; an account and some reflections /Theodor Klauser ; translated from the German by John Halliburton. - 2d edition. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, (c)1979. - x, 240 pages ; 23 cm

Translation of Kleine abendlandische Liturgiegeschichte.



Creative beginnings: from the ascension of Jesus to Gregory the Great -- Franco-German leadership: from Gregory the Great to Gregory Virgin IslandsI -- Dissolution, elaboration, reinterpretation, and misinterpretation: from Gregory Virgin IslandsI to the Council of Trent -- Rigid unification in the liturgy and rubricism: from the Council of Trent to the Second Vatican Council.



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Catholic Church--Liturgy--History.


Public worship--History.

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