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Om de parochie. Ritueel-muzikale bewegingen in de marge van de parochie. Gregoriaans — Taizé — Jongerenkoren

Om de parochie. Ritueel-muzikale bewegingen in de marge van de parochie. Gregoriaans — Taizé —... 140 Book Reviews / Journal of Empirical Th eology 20 (2007) 129-157 Hoondert, M.J.M. (2006). Om de parochie. Ritueel-muzikale bewegingen in de marge van de parochie. Gregoriaans — Taizé — Jongerenkoren . Heeswijk: Uitgeverij Abdij van Berne. ISBN 90-7624-272-0. Empirical research and liturgical studies are not always a good match. Since research into liturgy is usually historical or pastoral, empirical studies are rare. Hoondert’s dissertation seeks to apply ethnographic methodology to liturgy. Th at makes this book one of the very few attempts to present a comprehensive empirical picture of liturgical practice based on a particular method and theoretical framework. As a liturgist Hoondert adopts a modern vantage point: he studies liturgical phenomena from a ritual point of view, focusing mainly on those that link liturgical tradition with modern culture. Th at sets the tone of the book: the author is looking for new liturgical repertoires, for the process of ‘ritualising’ (Ronald Grimes) in liturgy, which scholars of ritual usually interpret purely traditionally. Hoondert applies this approach to ritual musi- cal movements. Liturgical song in particular has always been a form of active participation in liturgy. Th e author looks for such participation in the ambit of Roman Catholic parishes, where he discerns revitalising trends that could breathe new life into liturgy. He examines three movements: Gregorian schola cantorum, Taizé music groups, and youth choirs. Th e common denominator among them is that they usually perform outside the central Sunday liturgy and outside the church building. Th ere are a number of impor- tant premises. Firstly, Hoondert’s point of departure is ritual studies. In this respect he fol- lows a trend in Dutch liturgical studies, in which scholars like Post, Lukken and Scheer have for some time found the theoretical basis for their liturgical analyses in ritual studies. Secondly, his theological premise is the concept of inculturation, which is the theological equivalent of the first premise (ritual studies). Liturgical tradition always has to be concre- tised in liturgical activities in a given culture. Th irdly, methodologically Hoondert adopts a qualitative ethnographic approach. In this respect he follows the liturgical line developed inter alia at the University of Tilburg (the Netherlands) and pursues it consistently. He describes his premises in detail and discusses each of them in some depth in three separate, lengthy chapters. His sources are personal narratives, participant observation and journals. Th e thoroughness of Hoondert’s fieldwork in his research groups is very evident. Th e book ends with a number of conclusions and perspectives, in which the author indicates what appropriation of liturgical tradition entails, what inductive liturgy means, and in what sense participation in liturgy can be a source of personal identity. Th e book is a valuable contribution to the liturgical debate in that it opens up new perspectives on relevant trends. It is also an excellent contribution to liturgical studies in that it takes a broad view of the discipline, which gives it practical and theoretical relevance. Empirically, too, it is well worthwhile. Th e author meticulously reports his observations in terms of his chosen method. It could be challenging to apply a more theoretically oriented approach empirically, in addition to the author’s chosen empirical approach, since concep- tualisation, like empirical research, is often lacking in liturgical studies. Naturally all this cannot be done in a single book and Hoondert provides ample material for debate and further research. A challenging, inspiring study! — T. Quartier, Nijmegen © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2007 DOI: 10.1163/157092507X188700 JET 20,1_f7_129-157.indd 140 JET 20,1_f7_129-157.indd 140 4/20/07 10:01:36 PM 4/20/07 10:01:36 PM http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Empirical Theology Brill

Om de parochie. Ritueel-muzikale bewegingen in de marge van de parochie. Gregoriaans — Taizé — Jongerenkoren

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140 Book Reviews / Journal of Empirical Th eology 20 (2007) 129-157 Hoondert, M.J.M. (2006). Om de parochie. Ritueel-muzikale bewegingen in de marge van de parochie. Gregoriaans — Taizé — Jongerenkoren . Heeswijk: Uitgeverij Abdij van Berne. ISBN 90-7624-272-0. Empirical research and liturgical studies are not always a good match. Since research into liturgy is usually historical or pastoral, empirical studies are rare. Hoondert’s dissertation seeks to apply ethnographic methodology to liturgy. Th at makes this book one of the very few attempts to present a comprehensive empirical picture of liturgical practice based on a particular method and theoretical framework. As a liturgist Hoondert adopts a modern vantage point: he studies liturgical phenomena from a ritual point of view, focusing mainly on those that link liturgical tradition with modern culture. Th at sets the tone of the book: the author is looking for new liturgical repertoires, for the process of ‘ritualising’ (Ronald Grimes) in liturgy, which scholars of ritual usually interpret purely traditionally. Hoondert applies this approach to ritual musi- cal movements. Liturgical song in particular has always been a form of active participation in liturgy. Th e author looks for such participation in the ambit of Roman Catholic parishes, where he discerns revitalising trends that could breathe new life into liturgy. He examines three movements: Gregorian schola cantorum, Taizé music groups, and youth choirs. Th e common denominator among them is that they usually perform outside the central Sunday liturgy and outside the church building. Th ere are a number of impor- tant premises. Firstly, Hoondert’s point of departure is ritual studies. In this respect he fol- lows a trend in Dutch liturgical studies, in which scholars like Post, Lukken and Scheer have for some time found the theoretical basis for their liturgical analyses in ritual studies. Secondly, his theological premise is the concept of inculturation, which is the theological equivalent of the first premise (ritual studies). Liturgical tradition always has to be concre- tised in liturgical activities in a given culture. Th irdly, methodologically Hoondert adopts a qualitative ethnographic approach. In this respect he follows the liturgical line developed inter alia at the University of Tilburg (the Netherlands) and pursues it consistently. He describes his premises in detail and discusses each of them in some depth in three separate, lengthy chapters. His sources are personal narratives, participant observation and journals. Th e thoroughness of Hoondert’s fieldwork in his research groups is very evident. Th e book ends with a number of conclusions and perspectives, in which the author indicates what appropriation of liturgical tradition entails, what inductive liturgy means, and in what sense participation in liturgy can be a source of personal identity. Th e book is a valuable contribution to the liturgical debate in that it opens up new perspectives on relevant trends. It is also an excellent contribution to liturgical studies in that it takes a broad view of the discipline, which gives it practical and theoretical relevance. Empirically, too, it is well worthwhile. Th e author meticulously reports his observations in terms of his chosen method. It could be challenging to apply a more theoretically oriented approach empirically, in addition to the author’s chosen empirical approach, since concep- tualisation, like empirical research, is often lacking in liturgical studies. Naturally all this cannot be done in a single book and Hoondert provides ample material for debate and further research. A challenging, inspiring study! — T. Quartier, Nijmegen © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2007 DOI: 10.1163/157092507X188700 JET 20,1_f7_129-157.indd 140 JET 20,1_f7_129-157.indd 140 4/20/07 10:01:36 PM 4/20/07 10:01:36 PM

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