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most Jewish and Christian believers have understood scripture not in the languages in which it was first written but rather in their own—in translation

The Medieval Calendar: Locating Time in the Middle Ages Emphasizing the living quality ofThe intricacies of the medieval calendar are examined in this sumptuously illustrated volume, featuring many of the finest examples from the unparalleled collection of the Morgan Library & Museum. The lucid and concise text explains the complexities of Vigils, octaves, Egyptian Days, Golden Numbers, Dominical Letters, movable feasts, and the key role played by the saints' days. It includes the colors in which they are written as well as their rankings