First edition. A survey of the revival of Benedictine monasticism in the second half of the tenth century, which was one of the greatest periods of English medieval art. A Benedictional is a book made for a bishop's own use which contains a series of solemn blessings to be said over the congregation during mass. The Benedictional of St. Ethelwold is considered one of the most magnificent illuminated manuscripts made in Southern England at that time. It is illustrated with eight color plates tipped in with descriptions of each. Covers slightly faded. 32 pages. cloth.. 4to..
