Adalbert-Gautier Hamman (1910–2000) was a French

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priest (born when his part of Lorraine formed part of the German Empire). His main achievement was the publication of nearly one hundred translations of patristic texts in French, in the collection known as 'Pères dans la Foi', although a complete bibliographical description would extend much further. His liturgical and social writings contributed to the mental climate of the

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Publications

* ''The Paschal mystery : ancient liturgies and patristic texts'',(1969) A. Hamman (editor), Staten Island, NY : Alba House, pp. 230 p

Bibliography

* ''Adalbert G. Hamman 'l'Abbé Migne du xxe siècle'', (2010). Acts of International colloquium organised on the occasion of centenary birthday and of publication of 'Hommes Illustres' (''De viris illustris'') of St

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