The Book of Hours

This elegant slipcase edition contains a simplified version of the Divine Office which monks, nuns, and canons in religious institutions recited daily, designed for personal prayer and perfect for individual reflection.

From the thirteenth century, increasing piety among lay people led to an emphasis on personal devotion, and books of hours were produced to direct their prayers. Books of hours were beautifully embellished and would have been kept at home with other treasured possessions. As ...