In the later Middle Ages, religious books were created for the private devotions of the laity. What term is given to books that contained prayers to be read at specific times during the day?

A) Books of devotions
B) Books of sacramentaries
C) Books of benedictionals
D) Books of hours

Laity

Individuals who are members of a religious group but are not ordained clergy or part of the religious order, often participating in secular affairs of the community.

Private Devotions

Personal religious practices carried out by individuals to express their faith outside of formal church services, such as prayer, meditation, or reading religious texts.