'Woorde in die mond gelê'? Psalmomdigting en die proses van kanonvorming by E. Kloppers

“… In a previous article (HTS 2000/1:192–204) I have examined the process of versifying the Psalter and have questioned the principle of a so-called ‘reproductive’ versification, the lack of a sound hermeneutical approach, the necessity of versifying all 150 psalms — especially in one form and style as metrical psalms that are meant to be sung, and the liturgical function of many of the texts that had been versified in this manner. …”
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CHAOSKAMPF IN THE ORTHODOX BAPTISM RITUAL by Constantin Oancea

“…In the baptismal interpretation of the biblical motif, sea, depths and dragons are figurative names for demons. The liturgical reinterpretation of these biblical references is the preamble of the baptismal exorcisms. …”
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Die krag van simbole en rites in die liturgie by C. J. A. de Vos

“…This article considers liturgy as a creative process. The liturgical meaning of symbols are also investigated. …”
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Freiheit zu ökumenischer eucharistischer gastfreundschaft/zur offenen kommunion by H. H. Eßer

“…The final position is founded in an epicletic prayer of the so called ‘kurpfälzische Kirchenordnung 1563’, that underlines the fundamental liturgical unity of the essentials of the Eucharist: 1) The institution by the Lord, 1 Cor 11:23-25; 2) The interpretation of St. …”
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Configuré au Christ ? Le corps des prêtres dans le droit canonique médiéval by Corinne Leveleux

“…As a visible metaphor of the ecclesial community, it must conform to two major requirements: a non difforme appearance, to avoid scandal, and a sufficient physical capacity, to perform liturgical acts correctly.…”
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Analiza Modlitwy Eucharystycznej G Kościoła Anglii by Dominik Bosak

“…Prayer G is included in the main volume of the liturgical series of Common Worship in Order One, which means that the Prayer is intended for widespread use in the liturgy of the Church of England. …”
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Music, theology, and space: listening as a way of seeking God by F. England

“…From its roots in the New Testament, through its approval or prohibition by the Church Fathers, to the Puritan purges, the Classical liturgical commissions, and the revivalist celebrations, sacred music continues to be a means of negotiating the relationship between human selves and the sacred. …”
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Principali commenti medievali alla messa romana fino al XII secolo: autori e tipologia by Łukasz Celiński

“… In the 9th century, thanks to the work of Amalarius of Metz, a new type of liturgical source, known today as the allegorical commentary on the liturgy, was born. …”
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The first-layer frescoes in the dome of the Rotunda of Saint George in Sofia by Zakharova Anna

“…The angelic worship of Christ in the dome is here interpreted in a liturgical vein, as is indicated by the poses of the angels. …”
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Die betekenis en funksie van die himnes in Openbaring 4-11 by F. P. Viljoen

“…The plot develops in a strong liturgical context. The hymns summon the implied readers not to play a passive role, but rather an active one. …”
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O Conselho Estadual do Povo de Terreiro: religiões afro-brasileiras e políticas públicas no Rio Grande do Sul by Marcelo Tadvald, Francisco Abrahão Gonzaga

“…Following, we argue about some persecutory actions by local parliamentarians in recent years (2003, 2005, 2015), which sought to restrict liturgical practices that involve the free exercise of afro-religions in Rio Grande do Sul starting from a historical and present discussion and from references from the field of social studies of religion, thus seeking to situate the case of CPTERS within a larger framework of analysis involving themes such as ethnicity, racism and religious intolerance.…”
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“Bildtapeten” and the conservation of medieval wall paintings at the turn of the twentieth century in Germany by Ursula Schädler-Saub

“…However, the presentation of fragmentary wall paintings in churches required compromises between historical values and liturgical needs. German examples with so called “Bildtapeten” (picture wallpapers) illustrate such a clever compromise: roller blinds with fully integrated versions of the scenes depicted in full size on paper, were mounted on the walls over the fragmentary wall paintings; they could be raised for the experts and lowered for the general public. …”
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Recordando o rei David: vivência coral e criatividade musical na Europa pós-carolíngia by Manuel Pedro Ferreira

“…Although referring both to pre-Carolingian mentality and to 16th-century humanism as mirrored in contemporary polyphony, it takes as its main object the liturgical repertory in existence around the 11th century. …”
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Vernuwing in die kerklied: die Liedboek van die Kerk (2001) by E. C. Kloppers

“…Aspects discussed are liturgical forms and hymns handed down from the early history of the church; forms promoting more active participation; ecumenicity; diversity and plurality to accommodate various groups and generations; the versification of the Psalter; the rubrication; and the formation of liturgists. …”
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Basisteoretiese perspektiewe vir beoordeling van 'n kerklike Psalmboek by J. H. van Rooy, B. J. de Klerk

“…For the evaluation of the use of this hymn book as communication medium in a liturgical service, six basic theoretical perspectives were formulated from Scripture, utilising the model of Zerfass (1974). …”
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The Heidelberg Catechism: a hidden creedal text and catechetical manual in the Malawian Reformed Church 1889-2012 by W. S. D. Zeze

“…The constitution, the church order and the liturgical formularies of the CCAP Nkhoma Synod equally mention that the Heidelberg Catechism is one of the church’s doctrinal standards. …”
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L’apport de la sculpture à la compréhension des fonctions liturgiques by Pascale Chevalier

“…Within the ecclesial space, sculptures with mainly aniconic content were found on the liturgical furniture: altar, ciborium, cathedra, chancel, ambo, and so on. …”
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Représenter le passage dans l’au‑delà : les images de rites funéraires sur les tombeaux (xiii e‑xiv e siècles) by Haude Morvan

“…The 13th century was a time of evolution in the conception of the afterlife, in which Purgatory took on greater importance, as well as the culmination of a process of liturgical unification and the development of individualised funeral monuments. …”
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Espace et art de la formule visuelle à Rome sous le pontificat de Pascal Ier (817-824) : l’exemple de la basilique Sainte-Praxède  by Raphaël Demès

“…The other delimitation of a space which was at once material, liturgical and visual became a major tool of the assertion of the autority of Pope Pascal 1st. …”
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Wooden sculpture in Romanesque Iberian Peninsula: a wide and attractive panorama. Lines of research by Jordi Camps i Sòria

“…It is important to note that some statues that are preserved separately today may well be, from a broader perspective, part of larger ensembles of liturgical furniture. At the same time, the number of studies on technical and material aspects involving interdisciplinary work has increased. …”
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