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Caeremoniale
in Missa,
Privata et SolemniC.
Callewaert, JCD
Though
Fr. Camelius Aloysius Callewaert (1866-1943) was one of the most frequently cited rubrical authorities of the 20th century, nonetheless, his books have been nearly impossible to obtain for many years.
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His
Caeremoniale in Missa, Privata et Solemni is especially noted for its systematic and thorough treatment of the general principles of ceremonies and for providing the ascetical explanations for the various actions and gestures, which otherwise, would appear as mere ritualistic motion.
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Fellow
rubricists Very Rev. Laurence O’Connell and Fr. Walter Schmitz
had this to say of his Caeremoniale:
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"This is
perhaps the clearest description of all ordinary ceremonies and
is written by an outstanding authority. ... Callewaert is
unusual for his depth of treatment. He gives the meaning and
reason behind ceremonies whenever useful and always lists
carefully his sources. ...We recommend it without reservation..."
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Besides its intrinsic value as a rubrical guide, the reproduction of this book was also
deemed necessary in light that the original copies were quickly deteriorating, as due to being printed during the Second World War, high-acidic paper was used (resulting in dark browning and brittleness). The hi-resolution scans were meticulously cleaned of background noise and original printing imperfections, thereby resulting in a high-quality printing on high-quality natural-colored paper. The book cover was also matched to the original, though the original dismal dark matte gray cover stock was substituted for a more elegant light gray paper-leatherette stock.
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314
pages, 8 ¾" x 5 7/8", softcover, Latin-only, #55717. $37.00
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