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Magnificat
Magnificat Latin for ‘magnifies’, the first word of the canticle or psalm of Mary (Luke 1: 46–55) expressing her joy at being chosen to be the mother of Jesus. There is, however, a suggestion, based on references in the Fathers, and a few Latin MSS evidence, that some in the early Church regarded the poem as that of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Moreover, the transition in verse 56 is strange: ‘with her’ would be the more natural expression if Elizabeth was the speaker. This is not generally accepted by scholars, but it is widely recognized that the poem is modelled on the song of Hannah rejoicing over the birth of Samuel (1 Sam. 2: 1–10). This is Mary's song of praise as she realizes her destiny and she speaks words typical of the pious poor of certain of the psalms (e.g. Ps. 37). Luke through Mary gives an advance interpretation of the birth of Jesus whose message will continue in this gospel to be a ministry to the poor (4: 18).
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Magnificat." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Magnificat." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Magnificat.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Magnificat." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Magnificat.html |
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Magnificat
Magnificat (Lat.). Canticle of the Virgin Mary (‘My soul doth magnify the Lord’) as it appears in St Luke's Gospel. The Lat. name is first word of Vulgate trans. (Magnificat anima mea Dominum). Part of RC Vespers and of Anglican Evensong (where mus. setting is followed by Nunc Dimittis). Sung to plainchant in RC service and to Anglican chant in latter, but there are many comp. settings for church and concert perf., e.g. by Dunstable, Du Fay, Lassus, Palestrina, Monteverdi, Bach, Schütz, and Vaughan Williams.
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MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O76-Magnificat.html MICHAEL KENNEDY and JOYCE BOURNE. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music. 1996. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O76-Magnificat.html |
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Magnificat
Magnificat. The song of praise (so called from the opening word of the Latin text) which the BVM sang when her cousin Elizabeth greeted her as the mother of the Lord (Lk. 1: 39–55). From an early date it has been the canticle of Vespers in the W. Church; it was included in Evensong in the BCP and in modern Anglican liturgies retains its place, though sometimes not on every day of the week. In the E. Church it forms part of the Morning Office. Some scholars argue that Lk. originally attributed it to Elizabeth and not to the BVM.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Magnificat.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Magnificat.html |
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Magnificat
Magnificat a canticle used in Christian liturgy, especially at vespers and evensong, the text being the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46–55). The literal meaning of Magnificat in Latin is ‘magnifies’, and the opening words of the canticle translate as ‘my soul magnifies the Lord’.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Magnificat." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Magnificat." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Magnificat.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Magnificat." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Magnificat.html |
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Magnificat
Magnificat [Lat.,=magnifies], song of the Virgin Mary, beginning "Magnificat anima mea Dominum" [my soul doth magnify the Lord], from Luke 1.46-55. It is the daily vesper hymn of the Roman Catholic Church and is usually sung at evening prayer in the Church of England. |
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"Magnificat." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Magnificat." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Magnific.html "Magnificat." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Magnific.html |
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magnificat
magnificat the canticle beginning ‘Magnificat anima mea Dominum’ My soul doth magnify the Lord (Luke 1: 46); 3rd pers. sg. pres. ind. of L. magnificāre MAGNIFY.
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T. F. HOAD. "magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-magnificat.html T. F. HOAD. "magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-magnificat.html |
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Magnificat
Magnificat. Mary's song of praise in Luke 1. 46–55, from the Latin Magnificat anima mea Dominum (‘My soul doth magnify the Lord’).
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JOHN BOWKER. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Magnificat.html JOHN BOWKER. "Magnificat." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Magnificat.html |
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Magnificat
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"Magnificat." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 13 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Magnificat." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 13, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Magnificat.html "Magnificat." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 13, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Magnificat.html |
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