The Advent Project: The Later Seventh-Century Creation of the Roman Mass Proper / Edition 1

by James W. McKinnon

Overview

In his final accomplishment of an extraordinarily distinguished career, James W. McKinnon considers the musical practices of the early Church in this incisive examination of the history of Christian chant from the years a.d. 200 to 800. The result is an important book that is certain to have a long-lasting impact on musicology, religious studies, and history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780520221987
Publisher:	University of California Press
Publication date:	10/02/2000
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	484
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Prior to his death in February 1999, James W. McKinnon was Richard H. Fogel Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He authored numerous books and articles on medieval music, including The Early Christian Period and The Latin Middle Ages (1998).