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Convents as homes.

Enrique Alberto Arias1

  • 1DePaul University, USA.

Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community
|March 25, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study explores 17th-century Spanish convent life, revealing how Gregorian chant and rituals enriched nuns

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Area of Science:

  • History
  • Religious Studies
  • Musicology

Background:

  • The article examines the concept of convents as domestic spaces.
  • It analyzes a 17th-century Gregorian source, the Sanctoral de Visperas (1653), housed at DePaul University's Richardson library.
  • The study focuses on convent life in 17th-century Spain, exploring its complexities and restrictions.

Observation:

  • The Sanctoral de Visperas (1653) provides a historical backdrop for understanding convent life.
  • The article investigates the role of singing Gregorian chant and associated rituals within the convent.
  • It highlights the daily routines and spiritual practices of nuns.

Findings:

  • Gregorian chant and rituals significantly enriched the lives of nuns.
  • The study identifies nuns who were accomplished musicians and poets during this period.
  • Recent scholarship has shown renewed interest in the works of these talented nuns.

Implications:

  • This research offers insights into the multifaceted lives of women in religious orders.
  • It underscores the importance of music and poetry in the spiritual and cultural experiences of nuns.
  • The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of gender roles and artistic expression in 17th-century Spain.

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