Books, Libraries and the Dominicans in the 13th and 14th Centuries Cover Image

Knihy, knižnice a dominikáni 13. a 14. storočia
Books, Libraries and the Dominicans in the 13th and 14th Centuries

Author(s): Gabriel Peter Hunčaga
Subject(s): History
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Middle Ages; Book; Libraries; Dominicans

Summary/Abstract: The realisation of the basal mission of the Dominicans stipulated by their Constitutions – preaching for the sake of salvation of souls – is necessarily connected to the book culture. For the Order of Preachers the book naturally became an instrument of work, as well as a powerful weapon in spiritual struggle. For this reason, Dominican libraries played a truly important role and co-created the history of this institution.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 212-232
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Slovak