Kanonske vizitacije Senjske i Modruške (Krbavske) biskupije

Author(s): / Language(s): Croatian

Spisi koji su pred nama predstavljaju primjer crkvene birokratske „literature“– strogo formaliziran niz pitanja koja je vatikanska administracija postavljala svojim službenicima, te odgovori koji su na njih dobiveni. Međutim, osim suhih podataka o kanoničkim karijerama i ustroju kaptola, ovi nam dokumenti otvaraju prozor u mnoge segmente života onodobnoga Senja: vjerski, kulturni, intelektualni, trgovački, pa i onaj koji bismo nazvali zabavnim – i po tome su specifični u odnosu na većinu preostalih spisa iz korpusa koji nazivamo kanonskim vizitacijama.

Reformacja w Polsce a dziedzictwo Erazma z Rotterdamu

Author(s): Maciej Ptaszyński / Language(s): Polish

The author presents the history of the Reformation in the Kingdom of Poland in the years 1518–1566, with a particular emphasis on the role of Polish erasmen, understood both as friends and correspondents of Erasmus from Rotterdam, and – more broadly – as admirers of his works. The text presents the Reformation as a process in which the question about the foundations of faith entailed theological, social and political changes. They co-created the erstwhile reformation in Poland and shaped the processes of the entire society, being at the same time participants in these processes.

Kościół w świecie późnego antyku

Author(s): Ewa Wipszycka / Language(s): Polish

A synthesis of the information on the most important events, figures, dogmatic tendencies in the Church of late antiquity. It reveals the backstage of historical research, indicating examples of scholarly disputes and debates concerning sensitive topics from the history of the ancient Church. It helps to understand elements of Christian reflection on its own past.

Žene i procesi pomirenja u Bosni i Hercegovini: Izazov rodnim ulogama, usta(nov)ljenim narativima i performativnim praksama s osvrtom na religiju

Author(s): Zlatiborka Popov-Momčinović / Language(s): Bosnian

Pomirenje je termin koji se sve češće upotrebljava zahvaljujući obećavajućem razvoju mirovnih studija u zadnjih par decenija, ali i usled praktičkih uvida u njegov značaj zbog njegove sveoubuhvatnosti, različitih dimenzija, inicijativa i aktera/ki koje on involvira. Takođe, brojna istraživanja, što komparativna što kontekstualizovana u okviru određenih društvenih zajednica, kao i alati i konkretne aktivnosti koje se sprovode, ukazuju na njegov značaj. Međutim, pojam se neretko olako odbacuje a što je povezano sa njegovim nedovoljnim poimanjem, često usled bremenitosti tzv. abrahamskom tradicijom, ali i mogućnostima zloupotrebe. Imajući u vidu prirodu savremenih konflikta, više je nego očigledno da je pomirenje itekako važan pojam s obzirom da poziva ne na puki povratak na staro, već na obnovu novih relacija kako na horizontalnoj tako i na vertikalnoj ravni. Savremeni konflikti u svoj svojoj složenosti i brutalnosti češće se dešavaju unutar određene društvene zajednice, te je radi iskoraka iz istih neophodno uključiti različite aktere/ke i različite nivoe relacija. Statičnost pregovara, kao što primećuje Lederah, može da zaustavi rat; ali pomirenje u širem smislu pretpostavlja i odsustvo tj. rad na uklanjanju različitih oblika diskriminacije, promociju kulture dijaloga i uravnoteženu raspodelu resursa (Galtung).

Polski Autokefaliczny Kościół Prawosławny w obszarze polityki wyznaniowej oraz polityki narodowościowej Polski Ludowej i III Rzeczypospolitej

Author(s): Stefan Dudra / Language(s): Polish

Prezentowana książka, zgodnie z postawionymi przez Autora celami głównymi i szczegółowymi, wypełnia istniejącą dotąd lukę na rynku rodzimej literatury naukowej w odniesieniu do polskiego prawosławia w Polsce Ludowej oraz III RP. […] Stefan Dudra pokazuje funkcjonowanie polskiej Cerkwi Prawosławnej kompleksowo. Uwzględnia aspekty: polityczne, historyczne, prawne, administracyjne, doktrynalne, finansowo-majątkowe, narodowościowe, edukacyjne, kulturalne, społeczne, organizacyjne, duszpasterskie, opiekuńcze, charytatywne, naukowe, demograficzne, statystyczne, ekumeniczne, medialne, a także międzynarodowe. Z uznaniem należy odnieść się do obiektywizmu i wieloaspektowej rzetelności Autora oraz jego kunsztu warsztatowego, na który składają się solidna kwerenda źródłowa archiwów państwowych i kościelnych oraz imponująca liczba książek, artykułów i innych dokumentów, będących podstawą opracowania.z recenzji dr. hab., prof. nadzw. Pawła A. Leszczyńskiego Z założenia jest to całościowe ujęcie, w którym podjęto próbę ukazania działań państwa polskiego po roku 1944 do chwili obecnej w stosunku do Polskiego Autokefalicznego Kościoła Prawosławnego, podjętych w ramach polityki wyznaniowej i narodowościowej.Na rynku wydawniczym widoczny jest brak tak cennego pod względem poznawczym i analitycznym kompleksowego podejścia do tytułowej problematyki. Rozważania zawarte w prezentowanej książce mogą być interesujące dla historyków oraz badaczy rozwiązań prawno-administracyjnych. z recenzji prof. dr. hab. Grzegorza Rydlewskiego Stefan Dudra – historyk i politolog, profesor nadzwyczajny na Uniwersytecie Zielonogórskim, kierownik Zakładu Stosunków Międzynarodowych Instytutu Politologii UZ oraz Pracowni Badań nad Mniejszościami Narodowymi i Etnicznymi. Członek Komisji Wspólnej Rządu i Mniejszości Narodowych i Etnicznych. Jego zainteresowania naukowe koncentrują się wokół zagadnień związanych z państwową polityką wyznaniową i narodowościową. Autor licznych publikacji w czasopismach naukowych i pracach zbiorowych.

Świat islamu w perspektywie współczesnej i historycznej / Мир ислама в современном и историческом освещении

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Russian,Polish

What is and where is the Islamic World in 2019? If we understand the Islamic World as all Muslim-majority countries, according to the Pew Research Center (2015) we would find 50 such countries with a total population of over 1.8 billion. The highest percentage (91%) of the total population in a region considering themselves Muslim, can be found in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA). The starting point of Muslim history would be the prophet Muhammad’s revelation in the 7th century, followed by the Islamic Golden Age (8th–14th centuries), when Muslims were ahead of the rest of the world in the arts, science, philosophy, and technology. This period is still remembered and cherished with pride by both Sunni and Shia Muslims, the two biggest denominations within Islam, which – despite common misconceptions in the West – is not a monolith but splits into different religious schools and branches. The modern era has been marked by the more or less direct colonial domination of European powers which left its legacy in many states belonging now to the Islamic world. Much of today’s turmoil in the MENA region has its roots in the colonial times and the fault lines drawn by the European politicians. However, the blame cannot be wholly assigned to external powers: the list of factors contributing to the Middle East’s present complex and often difficult situation is long and includes many internal issues.

Recepcja encykliki Rerum novarum papieża Leona XIII w Stanach Zjednoczonych Ameryki w latach 1891–1919

Author(s): Marcin Graban / Language(s): Polish

The author of this book analyses the influence of the encyclical mentioned in the title on the situation of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States of America, and especially on how the social issue and workers' problems were perceived by the main figures in the American clergy. The basic research questions concern how sensitivity to social problems was fostered in the American clergy before and after the encyclical's publication (i.e. before and after 1891), and its influence on Catholic social teaching in the United States and on US federal legislation. The author posits that under the influence of the encyclical Rerum novarum, a unified social thought was formed in Catholics in the United States which was adapted to the realities and peculiarities of the American economy and society. The work focuses on the years 1891-1919, i.e. the period between the publication of the encyclical Rerum novarum and the publication of the Bishops' Program of Social Reconstruction. However, in order to present the particular conditions in which the Catholic Church functioned in the USA and the broader context related to its attitude to what was called ‘the workers' question’, the author draws on the Third Plenary Synod in Baltimore in 1884. In turn, after presenting the long-term effects of the reception of the demands contained in Pope Leo XIII's encyclical, he traces the influence of the Catholic social programme on federal legislation up to the 1930s.

Biblia jako miejsce spotkania wyznań chrześcijańskich

Author(s): / Language(s): Polish

Tom „Biblia jako miejsce spotkania wyznań chrześcijańskich” pokazuje ideę ekumenizmu i funkcję ekumeniczną Biblii oraz wyjaśnia, dlaczego to tłumaczenie stało się wydarzeniem na skalę światową. Jest efektem eksploracji przedstawicieli różnych dyscyplin nad wspólnym przedmiotem zainteresowania, jakim jest Biblia i jej ekumeniczny wymiar. Zawarte w nim teksty otwierają nowe perspektywy badawcze, przedstawiają pewne aspekty tłumaczenia, które miałoby spełniać funkcję ekumeniczną, ilustrują przejawy idei ekumenizmu w aspekcie historycznym i regionalnym. Przedmiotem szczególnego zainteresowania jest Biblia Ekumeniczna jako dzieło realizujące potrzebę wspólnych tłumaczeń Pisma Świętego, tłumaczenia wspólnego dla wszystkich chrześcijan, niezależnie od przynależności konfesyjnej.

Piastowskie fundacje klasztorów żeńskich w Polsce XIII wieku

Author(s): Anna Agnieszka Dryblak / Language(s): Polish

The monograph offers an analysis of chief convent foundations set up in the thirteenth century by benefactors from Piast dynasty circles. The foundations are shown in a comparative perspective which looks both at the idea of the convent in Western Europe of the early Middle Ages and its receptions in Central Europe. The (somewhat different) origins of female monastic communities in Poland are also presented, with an additional focus on major aristocratic foundations.

Studia Theologica Doctoralia vol. XIV. De la lumina rugăciunii la teologia luminii. Aspecte ale cercetării doctorale actuale

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Romanian,French

Part of the works in this volume were presented at the 14th edition of the "Studia Theologica Doctoralia" International Symposium, organized by the Doctoral School of the "Dumitru Staniloae" Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the "Alexandru Ion Cuza" University from Iași, in partnership with the Faculty of Catholic Theology of the University of Graz, Austria, with the "Saint John Damascene" Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the Balamand University, Lebanon, and with the Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the "Aristotle" University Thessaloniki, Greece, under the patronage and blessing of the Metropolitanate of Moldova and Bucovina, Ia, May 9-10, 2022.

Mroczna Selene

Author(s): Paweł Janiszewski / Language(s): Polish

The book is devoted to a magic ritual known from ancient Greek and Latin sources and performed to bring the moon down from the sky to the earth. On the basis of numerous accounts of the phenomenon from the middle of the 5 th century B.C.E. until the middle of the 6 th century C.E., the author describes the astronomical occurrences of the moon eclipse and its total eclipse during so called interlunium, which was perceived by some contemporaries as the result of magi’s and witches’ acts.

Biografia człowieka

Author(s): Jan Kieniewicz,Stanisław Jan Rabiej / Language(s): Polish

The publication of scientific and essay character records a conversation between two university lecturers: a historian and a theologian. An inspiring, intimate, and deeply humanistic book, in which the reader will find not only biographical facts and existential reflections on human fate, but also original presentations of intertwined stories of man, civilization and religion. The authors ask questions and try to answer them together, encouraging the reader to do the same.

A Historical, Liturgical and Musical Exploration of Kondakarnoie Pienie. The Deciphering of a Medieval Slavic Enigma

Author(s): Gregory Myers / Language(s): English

Kondakarnoie pienie is one of medieval music's enduring mysteries. The nature of its repertory and the deciphering of its musical script are beset with complex problems. The key to the direct transcription of Kondakarian musical notation has not survived, had it ever existed in the first place; an exact rendering of the Kondakarian neumes into modern staff notation is for now impossible owing to the peculiar nature of the signs. Aside from the contrasting cultural climates of the Byzantine Greeks and Medieval Slavs, local customs produce variants within a common manuscript tradition, and the considerable chronological differences separating the surviving corpus of manuscripts further complicates the situation. While those who have examined the Kondakar have universally acknowledged the Byzantine origins of its notation, the absence of a transcribable Byzantine intermediary has kept the decoding of the enigmatic script elusive, with the result that the bulk of its richest repertory, i.e., the kontakia, has remained indecipherable.

Stanisław Konarski przed Świętym Oficjum, 1769–1771

Author(s): Paweł Zając / Language(s): Polish,Latin,Italian

Fr. Stanisław Konarski (1700–1773), Piarist, was one of the most outstanding figures in Polish intellectual life in the 18th century. His last book O religii poczciwych ludzi [On the Religion of Honest Men] (1769) was read with great interest for over two hundred years – first by its contemporary readers, then by historians of ideas and researchers of the Polish Enlightenment. In both cases, the book did not cease to attract attention due to the atmosphere of the scandal, which at the end of the Konarski’s life had reached wide circles – from the Warsaw nunciature to the Congregation of the Holy Office in Rome. The basic facts related to the trial, which took place in the Roman curia, were known to Polish historiography, but thus far only superficially. Hitherto unknown documents from the archives of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (former Holy Office) allow for the accurate reconstruction of the turbulent history of a book which in fact risked being including in the Index of Forbidden Books, even though it was written in defence of Christianity against 18th-century deism.

Aus dem evangelischen Pfarrhaus in Lodz und Umgebung: Die Literatur der evangelisch-augsburgischen Dichterpfarrer 1839-1939. Eine kommentierte Anthologie

Author(s): Monika Kucner / Language(s): German

Within several dozen years, a society with extreme social contrasts emerged in Lodz, in which the ethnically foreign (German and Jewish) bourgeoisie played the leading role. Two strata dominated in the city, the aforementioned bourgeoisie and the workers. Somewhere on the fringes of society there were still a limited number of intelligentsia. The middle class, which included petty industrialists, civil servants and representatives of the so-called liberal professions such as doctors, teachers, journalists, lawyers and writers, also existed to a small extent. But Lodz needed such people who would have been an important carrier of social development and a stabilizing force. This group includes people who care about the spiritual and moral development of society. Their role is based on upholding culture, tradition and beliefs and instilling ethical values. Łódź society growing up under the conditions of capitalism, where money was the most important value, needed special spiritual care. Because of this, the clergy played an important role in the city. They should primarily spread the faith in society and care for the salvation of the soul of the population. The Lodz clergy not only taught the faith or played the role of moral authority, they often acted as mediators, educators in the cultural sphere. They often took up pen to put their thoughts on paper. They wrote literary and journalistic texts in German or Polish and published them in local newspapers and magazines or, more rarely, in book form. Journalistic and literary writing was particularly popular with Lutheran clergy. They made it possible to develop an aesthetic feeling in a form other than just the Sunday sermon, to awaken a taste for the beautiful in art, and to lead the faithful to assimilate a set of sensual and spiritual values of the Evangelical-Augsburg faith. This anthology presents a small part of a more extensive body of writing by Evangelical-Augsburg pastors from Lodz and the surrounding area from 1839 to 1939. The main part of the volume is the collection of texts by German-speaking poet pastors, including Philipp Kreutz, Rudolf Gundlach and August Hermann Müller. The publication is an anthology with comments, i.e. a collection of texts with a detailed commentary on the history of the city and the development of Evangelical-Augsburg parishes in Lodz and the surrounding area in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Die evangelisch-lutherische Kirche in Russland im Werk ihrer Unterstützungskasse

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): German

ORIGINAL PREINTED IN GERMAN FRACTURA FONT: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU’LL BE ABLE TO READ (see Introduction.pdf) Published in 1895 by the Central Committee of the Russian Lutheran Church // From the introduction: In the last two years, it is primarily the Estonian and Livonian parish Augmentaioln Funds that have been incorporated into our administration - because they serve similar purposes to our Support Fund. In Reval, two foundations with special provisions were also handed over to the district committee. All in all, this amounts to more than 100,000 rubles, by which the annual bill is now larger. This deceives the eyes of the uninitiated and they will draw false conclusions. It is in keeping with the spirit of the Gospel not to collect treasures or accumulate capital; for we should not place our trust in money, but in the spirit as the true comforter. Hence, the Central Committee doesn’t set out to accumulate treasure. But where it receives foundations for the benefit of the church, it has no right to carry them out in any other way than the founders have ordered in their friendly disposition.

Tou cestou domů: Meditace s obrazy

Author(s): Ivana Noble / Language(s): Czech

In this book, Ivana Noble introduces the reader to the world of biblical stories in the form of her own works of art accompanying texts from the scriptures, from the ancient Western and Eastern Christian traditions, medieval mysticism, and from modern and contemporary theology and spirituality. The more than fifty reproductions of the author’s art include lithographs she created in Petr Korbelář’s workshop in the years 2007–2019, and later oil paintings, including a cycle on Mary’s life. It was created during the time of Covid restrictions and during the author’s time at Mariánské Lázně.

Studia Theologica Doctoralia vol. XV. De la teologia rostită la cântul teologic: Misiunea doxologică a cercetării teologice, astăzi.

Author(s): / Language(s): English,Romanian,French

Message of Isaiah 1—27 Then and Now

Author(s): Bohdan Hroboň / Language(s): English

The purpose of the book is threefold. First, it summarizes the results of scholar discussion on the first 27 chapters of the book of Isaiah in a way that understandable to a non-professional, general reader. It attempts to capture the main message of each unit of this text in a nutshell, while preserving the complexity of the text and integrity of modern scholarship. The second goal is to draw parallels between Isaiah 1—27 and the societies and issues of post-communist countries, so the original message and lessons can be relearned and applied to them. Third, the brevity and the actualization are to stimulate the interest of the reader in a more in-depth study of this very influential part of the Scripture.

Mariologické a mariánské inspirace v českém středověku. Mariologie Arnošta z Pradubic, Jana z Jenštejna, Jana Husa a Jana Rokycany

Author(s): František Urban / Language(s): Czech

The publication entitled Mariological and Marian Inspirations in the Czech Middle Ages. The Mariology of Arnost of Pardubice, Jan of Jenštejn, Jan Hus and Jan Rokycany offers an analysis of some manifestations of Marian veneration and doctrine from the beginning of the Christianization of our lands to the middle of the 15th century. These inspirations are based on the examination of various literary and artistic sources of this epoch, which also encourages further research and deepening of the above-mentioned themes.