Divine Liturgy in the Vision of Narsai
- Bangalore Dharmaram Publications 2003
- 126p
includes index and biblioraphy
Reformer of the Persian School................................ 1 Narsai`s relation to Edessa-Nisibis School...................... 1 Early Years of Narsai.............................................. 1 Origin of the School of Edessa................................ 3 A "reform" introduced in the School...................... 4 Narsai as the Director of the School...................... 6 The School of Edessa in the whirlwind of Conflict....................................................................! The Founding of the School of Nisibis..................... 9 Narsai`s Literary Creation.............................................. 11 Back-ground of his literary works........................ 11 Narsai`s literary creation...................................... 12 Narsai`s contribution in Cult and Liturgy............ 12 Narsai, follower of great Antiochene Fathers...... 14 Narsai`s Christology............................................. 15 In the Soteriological Framework .......................... 15 From the Apologetic Background.......................... 21 Explanation of the Mysteries: The Pre-Anaphora.................. 25 The authenticity of the homily "An Exposition of the Mysteries" ...................................26 Homily 17: "An Expositionof the Mysteries"................31 Triple announcement of the deacon and the dismissal of the catechumens................................ 3 Explanation of the Offertory and its Symbolism.... 3( Entering of the celebrant and other ministers into the Holy of Holies and the Sign of Peace Entering into the Holy of Holies.....................................40 Sign of Peace................................................................... Observations on the Pre-Anaphora..................................... Explanation of the Mysteries: The Anaphora......................... 50 A. Relationship between Homily 17 and the Syriac Anaphora of Addai and Mari......................................... 50 Narsai explains the ancient Syriac Anaphora....... 52 Narsai does not explain the Anaphora of the Apostles, but another East Syrian Anaphora......... 55 Narsai is the author of a Liturgy and he explains that liturgy Explanation of the Anaphora.......................................... 57 Deacon`s exhortation before the Thanksgiving Prayers....................... 51 Explanation of`Gehanta` and `Kussapa`.............. 59 Explanation of the Institution Words in the Homily...................................... 65 Memorial and Intercession....................................12 Importance of the Epiklesis in the Homily............. 15 Observations on the Anaphora............................................79 Explanation of the Mysteries: The Communion............81 Explanation of `Fraction and Consignation` and the Rite of Reconciliation............. 81 Rite of Communion and its Symbolism.................. 85 Final thanksgivings and Blessing.......................... 88 Observations on the Communion........................................ 90 Observations on "Explanation of the Mysteries".......... 91 The `Mystery` aspect.............................................. 91 Heavenly Liturgy.................................................... 93 Ritual Splendour..................................................... 94 Liturgical Assembly................................................96 Critical Reflection on the Liturgical Vision of Narsai. 100 The Background....................................................... 100 Narsai as the reformer of the Persian Liturgy......... 101 Narsai`s liturgical homilies..................................... 103 Revision of the Anaphoras in the Syro-Malabar Church............................... Revision of the Anaphoras in the Indian Pattern..... 108