Alegoryczna interpretacja Liturgii Godzin w ujęciu Amalarego z Metzu

Abstract

This paper presents an allegorical interpretation of the Liturgy of the Hours in Amalarius of Metz’s primary work “Liber Officialis”. The liturgical allegory searches for the “spiritual” meaning of words, gestures, postures and customs. Amalarius builds his interpretations on the symbolism of time, numbers and celestial bodies. He is interested in word etymologies and the interpretations of postures and customs that appeared during prayers.