Published: 2023-11-06

Principles of the family upbringing of the Bohemian Brethren in the Postil by Jan Bythner (1655)

Klaudia Koczur-Lejk
Saeculum Christianum. Historical Writings
Section: Rozprawy i Artykuły
https://doi.org/10.21697/sc.2023.30.1.8

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to show the principles of family upbringing presented in Postylle na Ewangelie (1655), a unique work of Jan Bythner, clergyman of the Unity of Brethren. The first part of the paper focuses on the author's profile. The next part aims to characterize the most important works of the leading Czech Brotherhood theologians dealing with the issues of family upbringing. In this context are discussed Jan Bythner's instructions related to upbringing issues. The recommendations for parents he formulated were included in the sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany.

Keywords:

Jan Bythner, family upbringing, postil, literature of the 16th and 17th centuries, Bohemian Brethren

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Koczur-Lejk, K. (2023). Principles of the family upbringing of the Bohemian Brethren in the Postil by Jan Bythner (1655). Saeculum Christianum. Historical Writings, 30(1), 109–123. https://doi.org/10.21697/sc.2023.30.1.8

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