Katolická moderna a její vliv na dílo Karla Rebana
Catholic Modernism and Its Influence on The Works of Karel Reban

Summary/Abstract: The literary work of Karel Reban was shaped by multiple reformist movements whose roots can be traced back to the turn of the 20th century. First, there was the Liturgical Movement, within which he was a recognized figure. The second major influence was the so-called Katolická moderna (Catholic modernism), a Czech Catholic literary movement that eventually transformed into a Church revival initiative. This movement followed the example of European Catholic modernism. Katolická moderna was established in 1895 by a group of young priests, Catholic poets, theologians and university professors looking for a way to use their modernised work to reform the religious life of society as a whole. Katolická moderna reacted to a marked decrease in religiousness, lack of piety and the subsequent crisis in society. Since his youth, Karel Reban had been an avid reader of the magazines published by Katolická moderna, to which he later contributed with academic articles and commentaries.

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