We are pleased to draw readers' attention to the new journal Usus Antiquior whose first issue will be in January 2010.The Journal describes itself as:
"...committed to the study and promotion of the historical, philosophical, theological and pastoral aspects of the Roman rite as developed in tradition. Because the different forms of the Roman rite 'can be mutually enriching', Usus Antiquior also seeks to make a positive contribution to the discussion of questions pertinent to the liturgical life of the Catholic Church in our day."
New Liturgical conducted an interview with the editors here.
The Journal is now open to subscriptions at quite reasonable rates (especially for students).
The content of the first Volume is listed as:
Editorial: Laurence Paul Hemming
Articles:
László Dobszay: ‘The Graduale Parvum’
Manfred Hauke: ‘Klaus Gamber, Liturgist’
Stefan Heid: ‘The Attitude and Orientation of Prayer in the Early Christian Era’
Aidan Nichols OP: ‘A Theological Perspective on Church Music’
Susan Frank Parsons: ‘The Moral Lessons of the Octaves’
Athansius Schneider: ‘The Ancient Norm of the Holy Fathers (“pristina sanctorum Patrum norma”) As a Criterion for an Authentic Renewal of the Sacred Liturgy’
Matthieu Smyth: ‘The Anaphora of the So-Called ‘Apostolic Tradition’ and the Roman Eucharistic Prayer’, with a Preface by Paul Bradshaw.
Daniel Van Slyke: ‘Despicere mundum et terrena: a Spiritual and Liturgical Motif in the Missale Romanun’
Michael John Zielinski OSB Oliv.: ‘The Culture and Heritage Of The Classical Roman Rite’
Get on to it. See the Publisher's website here and subscribe.
