Pilgrimage of Egeria

This new version of the late fourth-century diary of journeys in and around the holy land known as the itinerarium egeriae provides a more literal translation of the latin text than earlier english renderings, with the aim of revealing more of the female traveler’s personality. the substantial introduction to the book covers both early pilgrimage as a whole, especially travel by women, and the many liturgical rites of jerusalem that egeria describes. both this and the verse-by-verse commentary alongside the translated text draw on the most recent scholarship, making this essential reading for pilgrims, students, and scholars seeking insight into life and piety during one of christianity’s most formative periods. review "finally, here is a fresh, new, contemporary translation into english, with a richly detailed introduction and scholarly commentary, of egeria's travelogue. mcgowan and bradshaw's volume does ample justice to the many recent insights from pilgrimage studies and gender theory found in this crucial early christian text. theirpilgrimage to egeria has been highly anticipated, and i am delighted to recommend it enthusiastically."teresa berger, professor of liturgical studies and thomas e. golden jr. professor of catholic theology, yale divinity school and yale institute of sacred music "a vital text for examining the history of ecumenism."catholic library world "the commentary itself is a masterpiece of concision and, thankfully, it is placed at the foot of the page in question in the form of lengthy footnotes. this will surely become the standard text of egeria for english-readers for many years to come, and no doubt will generate renewed interest in this precious glimpse into the liturgy of jerusalem 1600 years ago."anaphora"this new translation of egeria, in clear, readable english, is a very welcome work for all who study pilgrimage, travel, liturgy, late antique churches, and the holy places. the introduction and commentary are thorough and up-to-date. i particularly enjoyed the discussion of the liturgies and buildings of jerusalem in the introduction. mcgowan and bradshaw should be commended for clarifying the thorny issues of dating, authorship, and manuscript tradition of the work now called theitinerarium egeriae. the appendices include not only a translation of the letter of king abgar and the text of the bordeaux pilgrim, but also fragments of egeria's account missing from the surviving text. this is the translation of egeria's work that i will be using and assigning in my courses."maribel dietz, louisiana state university "what these editors have accomplished is truly significant. the engaging style of their introduction and commentaries is perceptive, unpretentious despite vast erudition, and fair in their assessment of previous scholarship even when it has to be set aside. this will be the standard reference tool for a generation to come."the international journal of religious tourism and pilgrimage"this fresh translation of egeria's pilgrimage diary will be indispensable for anyone wishing to study the liturgy in fourth-century jerusalem and early christian worship in general. thoroughly informed by the most up-to-date scholarship, the introduction and notes provide a treasure-trove of material on the identity of egeria, pilgrimage, and other issues associated with her description of the liturgy."john f. baldovin, sj, boston college school of theology & ministry "this volume belongs in every theological library due to the excellent contemporary scholarship applied to a key document on the late ancient church and its liturgical practices in the locales egeria visited. the diary is a delightful read that introduces contemporary christians to a new friend, one who went before us and cheerfully left for us a detailed and still lively account of her impressive travels."questions liturgiques"an exceptional guide-a true map of the spiritual pil