
Cosima Clara Gillhammer
Medieval literature and liturgy scholar and career development fellow in English at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford; author of Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy (Reaktion Books, 2025).
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 12min
Cosima Clara Gillhammer, "Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
Cosima Clara Gillhammer, a scholar of medieval literature and liturgy, sheds light on her new book, revealing the profound impact of Christian liturgy on Western culture. She discusses how liturgy influences art, music, and architecture, challenging the perception of it being stuffy. Cosima explores immersive rituals that engage all senses and the emotional depth found in texts like the Song of Songs and Stabat Mater. She also highlights modern artists incorporating liturgical themes, ensuring the ongoing relevance of these ancient practices.

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 12min
Cosima Clara Gillhammer, "Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
Cosima Clara Gillhammer is a medieval literature and liturgy scholar from the University of Oxford, and her book provides a fascinating look at the profound impact of Christian liturgy on Western culture. She discusses how liturgy shapes art, music, and literature while maintaining emotional dynamism despite its historical roots. Gillhammer reveals how rituals engage all senses, the importance of Psalm 51, and even the connections between liturgy and modern creators like Arvo Pärt. The conversation highlights liturgy's role in shaping belief and its ongoing relevance today.


