Word: 12th
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...important change proposed by the reformers, many bishops also want to shed some of the "accidental accretions" that were incorporated into the liturgy, in some cases as much as a thousand years after Christ. The reformers argue that some of the symbolism and ceremony that was meaningful to a 12th century Roman is lost on a 20th century African. Mission priests have asked to use more native music and dances as part of the rite; an American liturgist even suggested the use of Negro spirituals in some services. "The Gregorian chant is splendid," said one English bishop, "but the church...
Darvall (since retired) helped to raise $840,000 and used $280,000 of it to buy St. Donat's Castle, a magnificent edifice begun in the 12th century by a Norman nobleman and modernized by William Randolph Hearst when Hearst purchased it in the '20s. Now the ancient corridors and narrow stone spiral stair wells echo to the footfalls of 55 boys from twelve nations...
...William of Normandy conquers England. Last successful invasion of Britain establishes kingdom's ties with Europe. By mid-12th century, England rules all western France to Pyrenees...
...goal of a ride in the district garbage truck with good old crotchety Mr. Jones while the deathless ride of Paul Revere goes unwept, unhonored and unsung. Modern education has debunked the hero to make room for the jerk." Richardson complimented Rafferty on having "the finest mind of the 12th century." Rafferty accused Richardson of "left-leaning liberalism" and being soft on life adjustment...
...Harvard University Press this year published Dr. Twersky's study of Rabad of Poequlerwa: A 12th Century Talmudist. He is the author of many other works on Jewish studies...