Description
Emotions in Byzantium came to life through hymnody, which invited the faithful to step into a liturgical world of compunction.
About the Author
Andrew Mellas is a Lecturer in Byzantine Studies at St Andrew's Theological College and an Honorary Associate of the Medieval and Early Modern Centre at the University of Sydney.
Reviews
'... the book makes a firm statement of the importance of Byzantine hymnody and it is an excellent example of such a study. Furthermore, it convinces the reader of the beauty and spirituality of the ocean of Byzantine texts.' Per-Arne Bodin, Journal of Early Christian Studies
'... a highly useful guide to the contemporary research on Byzantine liturgy as performed and experienced.' Maria Takala-Roszczenko, Journal of Orthodox Christian Studies
Book Information
ISBN 9781108720670
Author Andrew Mellas
Format Paperback
Page Count 218
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 330g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 152mm * 13mm