Cardinal Ratzinger presents the basic principles for true worship of God and then considers how to apply them. --from back cover.

The book presents a thorough investigation of the patristic texts and evidence cited by liturgical scholars in the late 19th and 20th centuries to support two main theories: the Calculation theory and the History of Religions theory.

Places the theological and spiritual elements of the liturgical world against the backdrop of its historical development.

Pilgrimage of prob. Spanish nun to Egypt, Holy Land, Edessa, Asia Minor & Constantinople at end 4th century; describing scenes of Biblical events & Christian liturgical practice.

This book is a history of the early musical life of the Parisian cathedral of Notre Dame.

Cardinal Christoph SchOnborn, the editor of the monumental Catechism of the Catholic Church, a worldwide best seller, provides a brief and profound commentary on the second part of the Catechism, the sacraments.