Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse

Subject: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: T in Oklahoma (Okiemockbird)
Date: 19 Dec 99 - 01:33 PM

The December 19 vespers antiphon at the Magnificat is O Radix Jesse

T.

Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Dec 00 - 09:45 AM

O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare

O Root of Jesse, who stand as a sign for the people, kings stand silent in your presence, whom the nations will worship: come to set us free, put it off no longer.

Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Amos
Date: 19 Dec 02 - 07:51 PM

Who IS Jesse? And why do they call him that?


A

Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 19 Dec 02 - 07:51 PM

Thank you for sharing.

Murray

Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 19 Dec 02 - 07:54 PM

He is the governor of Minnesota, Amos.

Please do not post simultaneously with me in future.

Murray

Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 19 Dec 02 - 08:09 PM

Uh, that was supposed to be a joke, Amos, btw. (both lines)

Murray

Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Amos
Date: 19 Dec 02 - 09:47 PM

Dang long-haired hippy radicals!!

A

Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: mack/misophist
Date: 19 Dec 03 - 11:50 AM

Pardon a non believer for being confused. What is the point of this? The association is correct for the season. Other than that?

Subject: RE: Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse
From: Joe Offer
Date: 19 Dec 03 - 02:22 PM

These chants and texts are some of the most treasured songs of Christianity. Jesse was the father of David, and the Messiah was expected to come from the family of David. "Radix Jesse" is usually translated "Root of Jesse." I've also seen it translated "sprout of Jesse," but seems to stretch a bit far, and it certainly isn't as poetic. Also "rod of Jesse," and THAT might garner some interesting comments around here.
Also see Flos De Radice Jesse and Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse
From: mack/misophist
Date: 20 Dec 03 - 11:08 AM

I fear I'm more impressed with Anselm of Padua stepping aside for the 'Flos Martyrorum'.

Subject: RE: Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse
From: Paul Burke
Date: 20 Dec 06 - 03:28 AM

Is flos martyrorum something for their teeth?