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The Benedictional of John Longlonde: Bishop of Lincoln: (British Museum Ms. Add. 21974)

The Benedictional of John Longlonde: Bishop of Lincoln: (British Museum Ms. Add. 21974)

Catholic Church

Hardcover

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryCatholicismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1025296427
ISBN13: 9781025296425
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Benedictional of John Longlonde offers a profound look into the liturgical practices of the early 16th-century English Church. This volume contains the specific benedictions and prayers used by John Longlonde, who served as the Bishop of Lincoln from 1521 to 1547. As a significant liturgical manuscript, it documents the formal blessings pronounced by a bishop during the celebration of the Mass and other solemn ecclesiastical rites.

The text provides invaluable insight into the religious life and ceremonial duties of a high-ranking prelate during a transformative period in British history. It reflects the rich traditions of the Catholic Church in England before the full impact of the Reformation, showcasing the devotional language and structured piety of the era. Scholars of medieval and early modern history, as well as those interested in the development of Christian liturgy, will find this work to be an essential primary source. The Benedictional of John Longlonde serves as both a historical record and a testament to the enduring complexity of liturgical tradition, preserved through the detailed transcription of British Museum Ms. Add. 21974.

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