Slovacical theological literature in prints of the 16th century in the lyceal library in Kezmarok Cover Image

Slovacikálna teologická literatúra vo fonde tlačí 16. storočia lyceálnej knižnice v Kežmarku
Slovacical theological literature in prints of the 16th century in the lyceal library in Kezmarok

Author(s): Mária Pitáková
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, 16th Century, History of Religion
Published by: VERBUM - vydavateľstvo Katolíckej univerzity v Ružomberku
Keywords: Bardejov; Lyceum library; 16th century

Summary/Abstract: In Slovakia, book printing showed a significant development only in the 16th century. Printing facilities were established mainly in the eastern part of Hungary. They were founded with the support of the aristocratic court where the printer should operate. Many of them focused on the Protestant church, were persecuted, and therefore did not last long. In the Lyceum Library, there are two slovacical preserved works from two printers in Bardejov. These are mostly theological printed works that predominate in the 16th-century fund. The works' content focuses on the worship of paintings in churches, which many priests wanted to remove. Some of the works mentioned in the article affect our history only marginally, but they are still an important source. Works stored in the Lyceum Library are interesting for their content but also for their owners. The books were donated to the library by professors and students of the library and by many important families, whether it was the Podkonický or Pongrátz family.

  • Issue Year: 9/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 11-21
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Slovak