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The Origins of Christian Monasticism
Lavický, Jan ; Halama, Ota (advisor) ; Kubín, Petr (referee)
Monasticism is a specific way of life, which has its place in all world religions. Its forms differ by geographical, cultural and temporal situation, however, there are several aspects, common to all monks. It is first of all interruption of contacts with their environment and escape into solitude, renunciation of property, observance of celibacy and strict asceticism. In Christianity is monasticism understood to be an answer to call of God, its goal is to be a better follower of Jesus Christ's ideal, what is more complicated for other Christians, because of their profane duties. This thesis examines Christian monasticism in its early form, before rise of main religious orders. Special attention is paid to the personal dimension of monasticism, that is to motives, which brought Desert Fathers and their disciples to monasticism, to particularity and emphases of their spirituality, ethics and everyday life. Other intention is to present a timelessness of first monks spirituality, and that it could be still inspiring for today's Christian. But it is barely possible without comprehensive introduction to the historical background, what is the third goal of this thesis.
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The History of the Cistercian monastery in Žďár nad Sázavou from the middle of 14th century to 1520
Severová, Klára ; Kubín, Petr (advisor) ; Čechura, Jaroslav (referee)
The History of the Cistercian monastery in Žďár nad Sázavou from the middle of 14th century to 1520 Abstract This diploma thesis thematically continues my bachelor thesis The Beginnings of the Cistercian Monastery in Žďár nad Sázavou written and defended at this Faculty in 2010/2011. It focuses on the historical development of the Cistercian monastery in Žďár nad Sázavou from the middle of the 14th century to 1520. The history of the monastery reflects political and religious circumstances at that time: the accession of the Luxembourg dynasty to the Bohemian throne, the rise and flourishing of the country during the reign of Charles IV and the decline of the country connected with the reign of Wenceslas IV which resulted in the Hussite revolution and the religious and political crisis and instability in Bohemia. All that left its mark also on the destiny of the monastery. The internal situation of the Žďár monastery in this period was especially influenced by frequent changes in exercising founders' rights. After the last member of the Lords of Obřany died in 1312 the first to take over the role of the founders was the Lichtenburk family and their relatives, the Lords of Ronov and Bítov. Around the middle of the 14th century the monarch's influence grew as well as the influence of the Margraviate of...
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Causes and consequences of the death of Wenceslas III, the last king of Přemyslid dynasty
Břeň, Martin ; Čechura, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Kubín, Petr (referee)
This work deals especially with a question of causes of death of the last king of the dynasty of Czech Přemyslids, Wenceslas III. It deals with the most important milestones of rule of this sovereign, that preceded this act, and could be the reasons for the murder in Olomouc, in this way, ending four centuries of ruling Přemyslite tradition. Attention is also drawn to the character of the young king, to his relationship with Czech, Polish and Hungarian nobility and elite, with his sympathizers and opponents. Next the work points to characters of possible culprits involved in the alleged plot against the king. Subsequently, the work proceeds to the consequences of Olomouc murder. Disputes over the Czech throne, and the subsequent onset of the Luxembourg dynasty. The work is based on the relationship between written sources and the author's thoughts of the current literature. This work creates a space for own interpretation and self-reflection of one of the most important and breakthrough milestone of a history of Czech kingdom, which changed the form of Czech state. That prepared the way for coming of the great sovereign and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire from Přemyslite bloodline, Charles IV.
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Miracles of Czech Medieval Saints
Slavíček, Petr ; Kubín, Petr (advisor) ; Doležalová, Eva (referee)
The present work focuses on miracles of Czech saints in the period of the early Middle Ages. In the introductory part, the concepts of sanctity and miracles and their development throughout the history are elucidated. Criteria for selecting the saints included in the work are then discussed. The work is dominantly based on hagiographic resources, yet medieval chronicles and canonization acts are also included. The main part of the work is a catalogue of miracles attributed to Czech medieval saints, particularly St. Ludmila, St. Wenceslas, St. Adalbert, St. Procopius, St. Agnes, St. Guntherus and beatific Hroznata. For each saint, both the legendary and historical lives are briefly described and the resources used are discussed. The anthology of miracles is then presented, using critical editions of the legends. The miracles attributed to the particular saints are analyzed in the context of analogical miracles in previous periods or other saints. The role of miracles in medieval society is discussed as well.
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John of Luxembourg - his way to the throne and the beginning of his reign
Špaček, Filip ; Doležalová, Eva (advisor) ; Kubín, Petr (referee)
v angličtině The bachelor thesis "John of Luxembourg - his way to the throne and the beginning of his reign" describes the circumstances under which John of Luxembourg ascended to the throne of the Czech lands and provides insight into diplomatic negotiations leading to his election and his marriage to Elizabeth of Bohemia. Furthermore, I will focus on the development of the relationships between John and the Bohemian nobility up to his loss of interest in ruling over the Czech lands and his turn to foreign policy. The objective of the work is to provide a faithful personal portrait of the controversial monarch, in whom many put their hopes, in a period from the beginning of his reign to the revolt of the Bohemian burgher patricians against him.
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Bishop and king. Relations between the last bishops of Prague and their Přemyslid kings
Boušková, Eva ; Doležalová, Eva (advisor) ; Kubín, Petr (referee)
Bishops of the diocese of Prague were not only the highest representatives of the Church in Bohemia. They were also active at the courts of Bohemian princes and kings, not only as clergymen, but often also as diplomats. Relations between princes and kings of Bohemia on the one hand and the bishops on the other hand had remarkable dynamics and varied depending on the development of events, both domestic and international, and on their mutual likings or dislikings. The project intends to investigate the progress of the relations between bishops of Prague and kings of Bohemia throughout the late Middle Ages in the mirror of their careers, their political and cultural achievements and other information referring to them.
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A History of St. Hubert Chapel at the Konopiště Castle
Sedláčková, Jana ; Kubín, Petr (advisor) ; Ottová, Michaela (referee)
of History of the chapel at the Konopiště castle The deal of work is a trial to give an assistance in exploring of chapel at the Konopiště castle and to bring a comprehensive scene of its history, interferences of particular holders, inner equipment's changes and to outline spiritual life of the former centuries. The work contains six parts. The first one briefly informs about the history of the Konopiště castle from its foundation to expropriation by the Czechoslovak republic. The second part analyzes architectural evolution of the chapel, that presents basic and the oldiest part of whole object. The following chapter describes inventory of the chapel. The main attention is given to rococo inventory and to collections of Franz Ferdinand d'Este, which are at the chapel in the majority part still today. In the fourth chapter there is written the church celebrations and feasts, made during the days of Franz Ferdinand d'Este. In rich photographical inventory fund there has been preserved many photographs from these occasions, mainly from the celebration of Corpus Christi, which had been periodically organized. In the present this tradition has been returned. By this I come to write of the fifth chapter, the present. The castle is now in keeping of National heritage institut and it is opened for...
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The Beginnings of Premonstratensian Order in Bohemia
Zemanová, Hana ; Kubín, Petr (advisor) ; Pátková, Hana (referee)
The Beginnings of Premonstratensian Order in Bohemia. This thesis deals with the beginnings of Premonstratensian Order and their coming to Bohemia. At first, attention is devoted to the history which is briefly characterized by political, economic, and religious conditions in Bohemia in the first half of the twelfth century. The next chapter will take us through the life of St. Norbert, his conversion to Christianity, as well as the foundation and circumstances of the Premonstratensian Order. In this chapter, the Order's form of organisation, characteristics, and daily habits are also discussed. The subject of the fourth chapter is the establishment of the Premonstratensian Order in Bohemia. There are also discussed the persons who had the main credit for coming the Premonstratensian Order to Bohemia. It was their greatest admirer Jindrich Zdik, as well as the bishop Daniel and the provost of Steinfeld named Eberwin. The next section is dedicated to the description of the consequential creation of the first male and female monasteries in Bohemia such as Strahov, Doksany, Litomysl, Zeliv and Lounovice. There are also mentioned the first abbots and priors of these monasteries. In conclusion, there is a brief summary and evaluation of the contribution of the Premonstratensian Order.
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