Reformations in Hungary in the Age of the Ottoman Conquest (Refo500 Academic Studies, R5AS Volume 52) - Ács, Pál

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Pal Acs discusses various aspects of the cultural and literary history of Hungary during the hundred years that followed the Battle of Mohacs (1526) and the onset of the Reformation. The author focuses on the special Ottoman context of the Hungarian Reformation movements including the Protestant and Catholic Reformation and the spiritual reform of Erasmian intellectuals. The author argues that the Ottoman presence in Hungary could mean the co-existence of Ottoman bureaucrats and soldiers with the indigenous population. He explores the culture of occupied areas, the fascinating ways Christians came to terms with Muslim authorities, and the co-existence of Muslims and Christians. Acs treats not only the culture of the Reformation in an Ottoman context but also vice versa the Ottomans in a Protestant framework. As the studies show, the culture of the early modern Hungarian Reformation is extremely manifold and multi-layered. Historical documents such as theological, political and literary works and pieces of art...
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2019Uitgever: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Company KG304 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 3525570848ISBN-13: 9783525570845

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