History Of The Roman Breviary (1898)

The History of the Roman Breviary is a book written by Pierre Batiffol and published in 1898. It provides a comprehensive account of the origins and development of the Roman Breviary, which is the liturgical book used by the Roman Catholic Church for the celebration of the Divine Office. The book covers the history of the Breviary from its early beginnings in the fourth century to its final revision in the sixteenth century. It traces the evolution of the Breviary's structure, content, and liturgical practices, and explores the various influences that shaped its development over time. The book also discusses the controversies and debates that surrounded the Breviary's use and reform throughout history. The author, Pierre Batiffol, was a French theologian and historian who specialized in the study of liturgy and patristics. His work on the history of the Roman Breviary remains an important contribution to the field of liturgical studies and is still widely cited and referenced by scholars today.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.