When we started the manuscript color unit a couple of weeks ago, I wasn’t expecting it to alter my understanding of manuscripts that much. Sure,…
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When we initially began researching the Hargrett Hours, our group’s primary goal was producing a solid transcription of our section: scriptural passages and accompanying prayers.…
Books of Hours were used daily for religious devotions and prayers by lay men and women. These books held immense sentimental importance, as seen through…
Books of hours clearly begin to illuminate the spiritual and religious lives of their medieval Christian owners, but I am far more concerned with what…
A medieval book of hours is fascinating because of its peculiar place as both a physical object and a spiritual guide. Because of this…
Paleography. The core of any manuscript course. The source of angst in any manuscript course. I have clear and painful memories of going home with…
Text selection is a major element of course design, so I’m dedicating several blog posts to discussing which sample Books of Hours I have assigned…