Word & Table

Language of the Liturgy

Episode Summary

Learn about the history of the language used in the liturgy. What languages did Jews use in their prayers? How did the Mass end up in Latin and why did it hang on so long? What inspired the Reformation's translation projects?

Episode Notes

Learn about the history of the language used in the liturgy. What languages did Jews use in their prayers? How did the Mass end up in Latin and why did it hang on so long? What inspired the Reformation's translation projects?

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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications