book of hours

Noun

Meaning

book of hours (plural books of hours)

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An illuminated Christian devotional book, popular in the Middle Ages.

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Synonyms

scriptorium lectionary sacramentary

Examples

An image from a late 14th century book of hours St. George slays the dragon. Source: Internet

Book of hours The Pentecost, from an illuminated Catholic liturgical manuscript, c.1310-1320 A book of hours is a type of devotional text which was widely popular during the Middle Ages. Source: Internet

St John the Baptist, from a medieval book of hours St. John the Baptist (c. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Book of Habakkuk Book of Haggai Book of Hosea book of instructions Book of Isaiah Book of James