Abstract
This paper investigates the processes of recovery by Armenians of looted, stolen or otherwise misappropriated books, during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. In quite a few books, individuals record how they ‘rescued’ them from ‘captivity’, which was generally a result of their ‘falling into the hands of the infidels’. In the majority of cases, issues of property are thus intertwined with ethnical and religious antagonism towards a dominant group. Records of recovered books provide information about the (sometimes complex) microhistory of the concerned artifacts, and as such, they help shedding light on interactions between Armenians and their neighbours. These notes also betray certain attitudes, judgements, and strategies towards the books and their robbers, in a context of insecurity. The social background of book rescuers, as well as the purpose of the operation, are essential to understanding this phenomenon. In this paper, I will focus on manuscripts rescued during the 14th and 15th centuries.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Speech) |
|---|---|
| Faculties: | Protestant Theology > Institute of Church History |
| Subjects: | 000 Computer science, information and general works > 090 Manuscripts and rare books 200 Religion > 240 Christian practice and observance 300 Social sciences > 380 Commerce, communications and transportation 800 Literature > 890 Other literatures 900 History and geography > 940 History of Europe 900 History and geography > 950 History of Asia |
| Language: | English |
| Item ID: | 71930 |
| Date Deposited: | 26. Aug 2020, 05:08 |
| Last Modified: | 26. Aug 2020, 05:08 |
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