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Introduction. Old Hispanic Chant And The Visigothic Context -- The Sacrificium -- Liturgy, Patristic Learning, And Christian Formation -- From Scripture To Chant: Biblical Exegesis And Communal Identity In The Sacrificia -- The Melodic Language -- Sounding Prophecy: Words And Music In The Sacrificia -- The Broader Old Hispanic Tradition: Aspects Of Melodic Transmission -- Connections Beyond Hispania. Rebecca Maloy. Oxford University Press Has Created A Companion Website To Accompany Songs Of Sacrifice. The Online Appendices Are Supplements To The Content Of Songs Of Sacrifice, Providing Additional Bibliography, Examples, And Data--page Ix. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.