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Translating the Divine Office Hymns: Dr. Benjamin Lewis on Unrhymed Liturgical Meter
Why are the new English translations for the forthcoming second edition of the Liturgy of the Hours opting for unrhymed meter? Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Director of Translation Services for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show following his presentation at the Society for Catholic Liturgy conference. Dr. Lewis defends ICEL’s approach, explaining why preserving theological depth and Latin meter takes precedence over forcing rhyme schemes. He also highlights historical precedents for unrhymed hymnody—such as O…
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