Протестантска пропаганда в Казанлък (1871–1940 г.)

Author(s): Nikolay Atanasov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2015

After the liberation Protestant churches in the Bulgarian lands lose the protection of the Ottoman Empire and must seek paths of development through direct dialogue with the Bulgarian government. Missionary activity in the nineteenth century entirely determined subject to US policy in Europe and the Balkans, which is actually aimed at providing spiritual, cultural and economic impact. Information on the withdrawal from the middle of the Baptist community are too limited to draw general conclusions about the weakening influence. But it can not deny the fact that members of one of the most devoted to the cause families – Pateva begin to return to the Orthodox faith. On the other hand, as in any community, and the Baptist deviate people with weak nerves or those who have a basic material incentive to members of the Baptist Church. But can not help noting the importance of the fact that the Protestant Church in Kazanlak survives through time and guide their followers to this day.

Въоръженото насилие, войната и мирът в “Сага за фарьорците”: Опит за анализ

Author(s): Ivelin A. Ivanov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2015

The article deals with violence and peacekeeping in the Faereynga Saga which had been written in Iceland at the beginning of the XIII c. First, the author focuses on hostilities and limited-scale armed violence on the island. The analysis of textual information leads to a clear identification of several types of hostility activities, not all can be classified as a typical military conflict but rather as acts of revenge and murder. Next, the author concludes that the available information does not allow to fix the frequency and intensity of this type of actions. Obviously, they were relatively rare events that left a long lasting impression for generations. Some of the examples show that the reason or occasion were not only blood feud, but also actions against Vikings or conflicts with foreign merchants. Furthermore, the purpose of armed violence was not only physical injury or murder, but also a demonstration of expulsion or social isolation of an outlawed person or a whole group. In conclusion, the author underlines that the Faereynga Saga provides unique information about small scale conflicts and armed clashes in the Faroe Islands. Also, he concludes that the saga could be a reliable source concerning the victims in the armed clashes. Next, unlike the armed violence, peace should be regarded as private and regional rather than as a political reality. Finally, the author notes that analysed clashes and conflicts provides a valuable information about conflicts and peace keeping in isolated Scandinavian societies in the North Atlantic.

Византийските свещени войни: проблеми и дискусии

Author(s): Iliyan Mihov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2015

The article discusses various aspects of Byzantine Empire’s history in the 6th – 7th c., called by some historiographers the “Holy Wars of Early Byzantium”. In the 6th c. the Byzantines built up the most enduring medieval doctrine – the doctrine of the Holy Empire: it is the idea of the Sacred Byzantine Empire understood as a union of State and Church. An important aspect in the Medieval worldview is the unity of religion and politics. The idea of the inextricable link between the Byzantine Empire and the Christian faith turns on the traditional ancient view of the world, which is divided into Roman and barbarian and now began to be divided into Christian and non-Christian. Between the 3rd and 7th c., Byzantium’s main rival in public attitude is the Sasanian Empire. The culmination of these relations are the so-called Heraclius’ Wars with the Sasanian Empire and the restoration of the True Cross to Jerusalem. The emergence of a new religious-political doctrine – the Islam and Byzantium’s attitude to the new historical realities during Nicephorus II Phocas (963 – 969) and John I Tzimiskes (969 – 976) are also discussed. In parallel, the Crusades occurred in Western Europe that creates a new dimension to the concept of Holy War, which even today builds up the image of the so-called Holy wars.

200 години от блажената кончина на св. Софроний Врачански и проблемите на новото ни възраждане

Author(s): Evlogi Dankov,Tihomir Stoichev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2014

The two authors consider the importance of the heritage of St. Sofronii Vratchanski in the history of Bulgarian education. The put emphasize on his ideas for revival of Bulgarian philosophy in the context of the criteria of the European thinkers.

Матей Преображенски - “забравеното светило на българската революция”

Author(s): Dragomir Georgiev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2013

The article examines the revolutionary activity of Matei Preobrazhenski. There is a lot of evidence that confirms the thesis that Father Matei was the adjutant of Georgi Rakovski and a close associate of Vasil Levski, the Apostle of Freedom. The article reveals the crucial role Matei Preobrazhenski – Mitkaloto played in the creation of the structures of the Internal Revolutionary Organization.

Учебно-изследователската дейност като средство за формиране на умения за характеристика на личности от историята

Author(s): Antoaneta Palangurska / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2013

Фамилна история и обществена дейност на възрожденския род Русович от Арбанаси

Author(s): Veselin Goranchev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

The publication presents information on the family history and public activity of the representatives of four generations of the National Revival family Rusovich from Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo. It covers the period from the last decades of the 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century. The founder of the family is Rusi Nicolau. He originates from Tryavna Balkan (Tryavna or the surrounding villages). He settles in Arbanassi and sets up a family before the devastation and plundering of the village by the КardzhaliiVillans in 1798. The main part of the presentation is based on unpublished Greek-language documents from the archive of the family, which is stored in the 963K Fund – “Brothers Rusovich” trade house – the State Archive of Arbanasi village – Veliko Tarnovo.

Скрытые, но чтимые: Затворы, останки безымянных святых, закрытые гробы в Киево-Печерской Успенской лавре (конец ХVIIІ – начало XХ вв.)

Author(s): Antonina Kizlova / Language(s): Russian Issue: 1/2018

The aim of this article is to characterize the features of social interactions between the brethren, pilgrims and tourists near the seclusions, nameless saints’ remains and closed coffins in Kyiv Dormition Caves lavra. The main sources are the travelogues and conventual property documents. The monks tried to explain the sense of the seclusions and myrrh pouring heads more than the sense of open and closed coffins of the saints with known names. They also tried to make the seclusions more visible and to give some examples of correct pray to the nameless saints. The brethren probably wanted to avoid prayers’ mistrust.

Борьба за политическое наследие Стефана Стамболова: внутреннее противостояние в Народно либеральной партии Болгарии во время Первой мировой войны

Author(s): Dmitro Mikolenko / Language(s): Russian Issue: 1/2018

In the article the author examines the infighting that took place in the People’s Liberal Party (“Stambolovist” Party) of Bulgaria in the period of the First World War. During the period 1914-1918 both the supporters and the opponents of the head of the political power N. Genadiev used the collective memory about the eminent statesman Stefan Stambolov in order to achieve certain aims. In the course of twenty years that followed the death of the former Prime Minister of the Principality of Bulgaria his methods of pursuing of the internal and external policy had been one of the factors that influenced the processes of state formation in Bulgaria. The factions of the “Stambolovists”, which had been fighting for influence within the organization, had strived for taking up a position as a real bearers of the idea as well as continuers of the initiatives introduced by the founder of the party during his leadership of the Regency Council and the Cabinet of Ministers. Each of them had taken advantage of St. Stambolov’s memory for the purpose of the solution of certain set tasks, besides, using some controversial versions of the exceptional statesman’s activities.

Православная церковь в Польше во время Второй мировой войны

Author(s): Jerzy Grzybowski / Language(s): Russian Issue: 1/2018

The article is devoted to the fate of the orthodox church in Poland in the period when the country was under foreign occupation. There are presented the changes that took place in the life of the church and the policy of occupation authority towards clergy and the faithful. The church organisation in war curcumstances is showed. The author also discusses the acticity of Polish government in exile in the defence of Polish orthodox church.

Избирането на д-р Желю Желев за председател (президент) на Народна република България от Седмото Велико народно събрание

Author(s): Asen Tyutyundzhiev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

The article examines a number of specific political events and processes, which led to Dr Zhelyu Zhelev’s election, by the Seventh Grand National Assembly (GNA), as Chairman/President of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria. It presents a brief historical overview and analysis of the emergence of a democratic opposition in Bulgaria and the opposition’s subsequent discussions with the Bulgarian Communist Party (BCP) at the National Round Table. Special attention is paid to debates within the most important anti-communist federation, the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF), and its initial nomination of Dr Petar Dertliev for the presidency. The article considers the five voting rounds, which did not result in the election of head of state, as emphasis is laid on the motives and political views of the three candidates for the post. The reasons for the BCP’s unwillingness to support Dr Dertliev’s candidacy and his decision not to run are analysed at considerable length. Attention then focuses on Dr Zhelev’s nomination for the post by the UDF and the sixth round of voting by the Seventh GNA, which led to his election as President. The reasons for the BCP’s decision to support an opposition candidate are discussed as well as “the historic compromise” that was made in electing, for the first time in several decades, a head of state who was nor connected with the Communist Party.

Европа – между различните идентичности на континента и представата за колективната европейска идентичност в исторически план

Author(s): Dimitar Petkov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

Three factors create the sense of an identity – the emotional factor, the cognitive factor and the factor of the political or the public representation of an identity. Part of historical development of Europe is marked by two very important processes – the creation of national, religious and other identities (nets of identities) on the Continent and the arise of the idea for global European identity. The analysis from historical point of view shows, that in framework of the idea for European identity there is no emotional feeling of belonging. The idea for European identity arises when specific conditions come into being and it stops to exist when these conditions disappear.

Ценен принос в изследването на книгата "Лествица" от св. Йоан Синайски

Author(s): Vladimir Donev / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2014

Текстът във всекидневието на българските германци

Author(s): Tanya Matanova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2018

Тhis paper is focused on the presence of German and Bulgarian texts in the everyday life of German expats in Bulgaria, more exactly in their activities and communication with other people in the real world – relatives, friends, neighbours and other fellow-citizens, and on the Internet – as members of virtual communities and groups or as owners of websites.

Славянската златоустова еклога. „Слово за пришествие Христово” по ръкопис № 11 от Свято -Троицката Сергиева лавра издание. Идентификация на източниците

Author(s): Sergey Kim / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2013

The Slavonic text of „Oration about the advent of Christ”, on which is dedicated this article is found in manuscript №11, in the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, dating back to the end of ХІV. The name of the manuscript is „Златая цепь / Zlataya tsepj”. Two Greek sources were found, which were considered in the offered edition of the oration. The oration is accepted as a work created on Slavonic ground.

Структурно-функционален статус на славяно- българския език на „История славянобългарска” (към типологията на хибридните варианти на църковнославянския език)

Author(s): Anastasiya Tosheva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2013

The impartial analysis of “Istoria slavyanobalgarska” shows that Paisiy’s language can not be fully related neither to Church-Slavonic, nor to colloquial Bulgarian. In epilogue Paisiy presents his linguistic scheme and standard by defining the language of his “Istoria slavyanobalgarska” as Slavonic-Bulgarian – a new linguistic hybrid which has been present in the Bulgarian literature till the 1840s. The linguistic hybrids strengthen their position in the Bulgarian and Serbian historiography and mark the period between the decline of the Church-Slavonic tradition and the beginning of the linguistic revival.

Интервю: „ЕЛА И ВИЖ САМ!“ С Валерия Вълчева, режисьорката на първият български спектакъл по „Сърцето на мрака“, разговаря Маргрета Григорова

Author(s): Margreta Grigorova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2019

Гласовете на диаболизма и гласните струни на литературната наука (За Гласовете на българския диаболизъм…)

Author(s): Boris Minkov / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2019

Между отец Матей Преображенски и господин Йоаким Груев или За парадигмата на Българското възраждане (За Аделина Странджева, Историята на изкуството…)

Author(s): Elena Nalbantova / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 1/2019

Урокът по история чрез методите на активното учене

Author(s): Mirena Legurska / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 2/2023