Taken from a double decker bus. Sorry for the quality. But that’s how you detect details.

How the ‘neo’ reveals itself in neo-gothic style (Gothic revival): University College, Oxford

#Gothicrevival #architecture

Eznik of Kolb on Zurvanism Eznik of Kolb (Wikimedia) Zurvanism is a dualistic religion, related to Zoroastrianism. It is debated whether it developed from Zoroastrianism or predated it. Zurvan is the personalisation of infin…

That’s fascinating, thank you! I can see she writes about Zurvanism, which is rather extraordinary, given the scarcity of sources. I uploaded a translation of an old Armenian description of it a few years ago: audietvide.wordpress.com/2022/02/18/z....

Time for a snack

BnF MS Latin 14267; Petrus Lombardus , in epistolis s. Pauli ; 12th century; Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Paris; f.6r
@gallicabnf.bsky.social

Armenians who survived the Turkish genocide and settled in Palestine were displaced again when the State of Israel was founded. I hope the recognition of a Palestinian State will also protect the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem which is under extreme pressure from Israeli ultranationalists.

No it’s not. It’s a common misconception. Luther attacks the misuse of indulgence, not indulgence itself and not the pope either. It’s the hero cult of the 19th century that popularised and dramaticised the event. It’s not even clear if it happened at all. Luther never mentions it.

I like the term Lutheran-catholic since Lutheranism wanted to reform the ‘old catholic faith’ (Brunswick Church order from 1569) and purify it from some Roman novelties they deemed contrary to old catholic faith, particularly expressed by patristic theologians.

Many Protestant theologians think they debunk Aquinas when, in fact, they address Neothomist ideas – for instance the infamous ‘two-storey model’ of nature and grace.
Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange, a central figure of Neothomism, could be an eye opener for Protestant polemics.

#Protestantism #Aquinas

STATEMENT BY THE PATRIARCHS AND HEADS OF CHURCHES OF JERUSALEM - Jerusalem Patriarchate - News Gate

"reaffirm our commitment to a Holy Land that is a mosaic of different faiths, living peacefully together in dignity and safety ... This is clearly part of the systematic attacks against Christians that we see unfolding throughout the region."
en.jerusalem-patriarchate.info/letters-mess...

I love that idea!

Cromwell’s House in Old Marston, now part of Oxford. It was used as the Parliamentarians’ headquarters during the English Civil War. In this house, the Royalists signed their surrender in 1646 in the presence of Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.

#earlymodern #skystorian #oxford

Grigor Tat’ewac’i, The Book of Questions, completed in 1397, Matenadaran Yerevan, M3616

Assumed pen trial in the shape of an astronaut with two antennas

Assumed pen trials in the shape of a gigantic eye, spanning more then half of the folio

The eye of Sauron and an astronaut in a 14th century Armenian manuscript.
These are probably pen trials to check the freshly cut pen, nevertheless the shapes are extraordinarily unusual.
#MedievalSky #manuscripts #Armenian

SkyNews reported earlier that it affects 20 players in regional leagues (or whatever, sorry, no football person) in the whole of England. So far, there have never been any reports of issues. It solves a non-existent problem but destroys something precious for the teams affected.

Condemnations of 1210–1277 The Condemnations at the medieval University of Paris were enacted to restrict certain teachings as being heretical. These included a number of medieval theological teachings, but most importantly the physical treatises of Aristotle. The investigations of these teachings were conducted by the Bishops of Paris. The Condemnations of 1277 are traditionally linked to an investigation requested by Pope John XXI, although whether he actually supported drawing up a list of condemnations is unclear.

#OTD (Mar 07) in the year 1277: The University of Paris issues the last in a series of condemnations of various philosophical and theological theses. #OTDIH #history 🗃️ #Medievalsky

Beautifully written, also interesting re: Irish St Melangell. More is written about her cult by Paul Russell here saints.wales/seintiau-cym... & she also appears in a forthcoming article by me ‘Runaway Irish Princess Saints’ in student run journal Questio Insularis #medievalsky #churches

This modern edition with Latin translation was published by the great scholar Marc Antoine van den Oudenrijn OP in 1942.

Thomas Aquinas left a significant imprint on #Armenian theology. It is not entirely clear which of his works were available in translation. Parts of ST I/II were at least accessible as an excerpt, entitled 'On the virtues of the soul' Հաղագս Առաքինութեան Հոգւոյն:

#Aquinas #MedievalSky

This modern edition with Latin translation was published by the great scholar Marc Antoine van den Oudenrijn OP in 1942.

This modern edition with Latin translation was published by the great scholar Marc Antoine van den Oudenrijn OP in 1942.

#Armenian #Aquinas #MedievalSky

At least the headings are Armenian. The main heading says ‘our most glorious king shall live’ (or ‘long live our most glorious king’).
And the next heading says ‘the glory of the constitution’.

Picture: Gregory of Tatev's 'Book of Questions' (Girk' Harc'manc'), an extensive and central exposition of Armenian theology from 1397, printed in 1729 'in the city of Constantinople' by Astuatsatur. Reprinted in 1993 in Jerusalem, it remains the only print edition of this crucial work.

Armenian printing in the Ottoman Empire: One of the most productive places of #Armenian printing during the 17th and 18th centuries was Constantinople (Istanbul). One of its print houses was operated by Astuatsatur Dpir ('printer') and his family. They printed books for 150 years.

#EarlyModern

En 1533, Érasme publie le Liber de sarcienda ecclesiae concordia, un vif plaidoyer en faveur de la réunion des chrétiens divisés. Cette œuvre est considérée comme l’expression la plus réussie de sa réflexion sur l’œcuménisme. L'édition en #OA sur #DONum #ULiegeLibrary
donum.uliege.be/handle/2268....

The dead King Alexander's arm waving out from his golden coffin to remind us he is leaving the world empty handed.

BL Add MS 7909, f.105v

A detail from an etching of 1761 showing a boy serving coffee. The full image is titled "Der Buchdrucker". Source: http://kk.haum-bs.de/?id=j-w-meil-ab3-0040

Coffee, anyone?

The year is 1761 and this boy is carefully serving coffee to the workers in an #earlymodern print shop.

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Nativity scene: Joseph in the centre in red and golden clothes, big figure, slightly bent to feed the ass and hovering over baby Jesus while a pale Mary blends into the background of the old and damaged temple

A Lutheran depiction of Christmas: Joseph, colourfully placed in the centre and feeding the ass, dominates the scene as the example of the Protestant pater familias who provides for his family and household
—Lutheran Abbey of Isenhagen, early 17th c.

#Lutheranism #Renaissance #Nativity #nuntastic

From the Lutheran Church Ordinance for the principality of Lüneburg from 1619 (re-issued in 1643).

#LutheranChurch #Liturgy #Lutheranism

The prayers give thanks for the protection of mother and child during birth. But, since mothers and babies often died during or after birth, there are also prayers for these cases.
This custom was the anchor in peoples' everyday lives for the celebration of Candlemas in Lutheran churches. /3

Then the priest addresses the woman with her child: 'Dear friend' – not 'sister' or 'congregation' as usual. Never before have I found this address in an official church ordinance from the past.
The little service continues with Psalm 137, prayers, and the blessing of the child or children. /2