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Jan Stoiński’s “Shrovetide Songs” – a Comeback

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Barłowska M.

Odrodzenie i Reformacja w Polsce

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2016

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vol. 60

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The paper presents Jan Stroiński’s carnival songs, which were known to the old-time historians and now are considered lost. They were found in Andrzej Lubieniecki’s silva (Remonstrants’ Library in Rotterdam, MS 527, pp. 682– 691). They are entitled “Shrovetide songs” there and are accompanied by a description of circumstances of creation thereof (in Lithuania, in Łostaje, in madam Koszkielowa’s house, in 1650). The cycle consists of six works written in eight-syllable verse, in preacher-like rhetoric. The paper presents the review of their subjects and citations of selected fragments.

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The religious Other in the Histories of Gregory of Tours

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Choda K.

Classica Cracoviensia

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2014

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issue 17

5-19

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The question of the religious other is discussed from the perspective Gregory of Tours himself would have identified with: namely, that of eternal salvation (a necessary prerequisite for which is embracing the Catholic doctrine) or condemnation Arians, Jews and Catholics lapsed into heresy shall eventually face. Gregory’s portrayal of the followers of Arius (who, according to him, not only cannot be called Christians, but follow in footsteps of pagan Roman persecutors of Christianity) is discussed; the futility of theological debate as a mean to influence those non‑Trinitarians is showed and the miraculous is stressed as the only effective tool of gaining them for the Church. Secondly, the question of Jews in Gregory’s narrative: their loss of the chosen people status, their inability to read the Old Testament Christologically and their not partaking in the miraculous that proved so decisive for the conversion of Arians is stressed; the political pressure of secular and ecclesiastical authorities is presented as the only, albeit ineffective, way of integrating members of the Jewish community into the Church. Finally, the learned heresies produced by the Church elite, that can be effectively addressed by employing the theological discourse and hierarchical admonition, are contrasted with the unrest caused among common people by popular prophets challenging the Church authority and her monopoly on the miraculous.

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„Pieśni mięsopustne” Jana Stoińskiego – powrót

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Barłowska M.

Odrodzenie i Reformacja w Polsce

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2016

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vol. 60

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The paper focuses on the lost Shrovetide songs by Arian preacher and writer Jan Stoiński. They were still known in the times of F.S. Bock or K. Sandius, but subsequent historians and bibliographers only researched them on the basis of the works of their predecessors. They have recently been discovered in Andrzej Lubieniecki’s silva rerum (manuscript of the Remonstrant Library 527, p. 682–691). The songs were probably written down in Lubieniecki’s book several years before 1667 and given the title indicating the detailed circumstances of the works’s creation: in 1667, in Lithuania, Łostaje estate – the property of “Mrs. Koszkielowa” (Kosküll, Koschkull), who went on to marry Albrycht Arciszewski; the songs were written in reaction to the drunkenness of “Mr. Wolan,” an Evangelical Christian. Pieśni mięsopustne is composed of six stichic poems in octosyllabic verse, written in preacher-like rhetorical form. Song I constitutes an introduction, with the poet addressing “Christians living in excess” and announcing that his mission is to remind them that eternal happiness needs to be earned through virtuous conduct and good deeds and to warn them not to engage in devious speculation or abuse God’s mercy. The songs include references to Shrovetide customs, especially through harsh criticism of alcohol abuse. An important element of their persuasive character consists in debunking the arguments of sinners attempting to make excuses for their wrongdoings (e.g. by referring to the figure of the Penitent Thief), which is accompanied by condemnation of bad attitudes, preaching, and calling for repentance. Interestingly, despite criticism aimed at the Catholic approach to fasting, the songs do not condemn or scold any particular denomination.

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Artykuł prezentuje znane dawnym historykom, a współcześnie uznawane za zaginione pieśni zapustne Jana Stoińskiego. Zostały one odnalezione w sylwie Andrzeja Lubienieckiego (Biblioteka Remonstrantów w Rotterdamie, rkps 527, s. 682–691). Noszą tam tytuł „Pieśni mięsopustne”, towarzyszy mu określenie okoliczności powstania utworu (na Litwie w Łostajach, w domu pani Koszkielowej w 1650 r.). Na cykl składa się sześć pisanych ośmiozgłoskowcem utworów, utrzymanych w kaznodziejskiej retoryce. W artykule przedstawiono przeglądowo ich tematykę i zacytowano wybrane fragmenty.The paper presents Shrovetide songs by Jan Stoiński, known among past historians but in the recent times believed to be lost. They were discovered in Andrzej Lubieniecki’s silva rerum (manuscript of the Remonstrant Library 527, p. 628–691), where they appear under the title Pieśni mięsopustne [“Carnival Songs”]. The circumstances surrounding the creation of the work are described as well (it was written in Łostaje estate, Lithuania, in the house of Mrs. Koszkielowa in 1650). The cycle is composed of six pieces written in octosyllabic verse and preacher-like rhetorical form. The paper provides a review of their thematic content and citations of selected fragments.

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Barbarzyńcy według Salwiana z Marsylii

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Kołosowski T.

Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe

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2014

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vol. 35

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issue 4

165-174

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In De gubernatione Dei, Salwian of Marseilles assesses barbarians in a negative and positive manner. One might even get the impression that Salwian delivers a eulogy in honor of the barba- rians. The knowledge which Salwian communicates about the subject of barbarians is general in character, even sketchy. This knowledge comes from a certain rhetorical and literary canon, which was circulated at that time. Salwian does not give any more information on the topic of the barbarians directly from him. Although Salwian specifies the negative characteristics of individual barbarous nations, he is not especially interested in showing a negative image of them. Salwian shows barbarians in a rhetorical contrast to Roman Catholics. The pagan or Arian barbarians are portrayed in many cases as better than Roman Catholics and their guilt is shown to be lesser.

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Jan Stoiński’s “Shrovetide Songs” – a Comeback

The religious Other in the Histories of Gregory of Tours

„Pieśni mięsopustne” Jana Stoińskiego – powrót

Barbarzyńcy według Salwiana z Marsylii