In the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, the Liturgical Movement and the Biblical Movement pursued the goal of bringing about a renewal of Christian life based on the liturgy and the Bible. The Liturgical Movement was not controlled centrally, but was promoted by men and women in the individual countries, who influenced each other across national borders. However, especially their transatlantic relations and contacts as well as the functioning of the international networks, are largely unknown because American and German research on the Liturgical Movement hardly perceive each other. For this reason, a joint conference on this field of research was held in Trier. Its proceedings examine key topics from both American and German-speaking perspectives, so that common lines and country-specific characteristics emerge and form an overall picture. What transformation did the Liturgical Movement undergo in its reception to the USA and why? What contribution did women make to the Liturgical Movement, in what areas and how? What relationships existed between the Liturgical and the Biblical Movement? The individual aspects are examined against their political, social and cultural backgrounds, as well as being placed in an ecumenical context.

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Marco Benini, Dr. theol. habil., is professor of liturgical studies at the Faculty of Theology in Trier and director of the Academic Department at the German Liturgical Institute. He taught for seven semesters at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.