ETYMOLOGIES BOOKS 1-10 - ISIDORE OF SEVILLE

Discover the fascinating world of medieval knowledge with the first Polish translation of the Etymologies of Isidore of Seville. This monumental work, the sum of theological and secular knowledge of the time, has been the foundation of education and inspiration for scholars, poets and writers for centuries. Immerse yourself in the richness of words and concepts that shaped the minds of Europeans for over five hundred years.

• First Polish translation of the Etymologies of Isidore of Seville
• Sum of knowledge of the theological and secular Middle Ages
• Most frequently copied and read text after the Bible
• Inspiration for scholars and poets
• Textbook for learning Latin and Greek
• Shaping the minds of writers and readers
• Creator of the oldest database in the history of mankind

Isidore of Seville (c. 560-636) was one of the most important teachers of the Middle Ages, who combined the heritage of antiquity with the intellectual achievements of Christianity. His Etymologies are an encyclopedia of knowledge about the world, which explains etymologies, names things and uses the word to answer the question about the essence of all things. For centuries, this work served as a textbook in medieval schools, inspiring scholars and poets and shaping the minds of writers and readers until modern times.

In 1999, the Pontifical Council for Social Communications declared Isidore the patron saint of the Internet, justifying this decision by the fact that by developing the Etymologies, he became the creator of the oldest database in the history of mankind. For over five hundred years, every educated European looked at reality through the eyes of the author of the Etymologies, thereby gaining knowledge and learning to look with an amazingly broad view, full of optimism and admiration for both God's work and the genius of Man.

The author of the Etymologies pays homage to the Creator and imitates Him by creating culture: inventing the alphabet, enacting laws, founding states, writing books, making sacrifices, sewing clothes, traversing the seas, brewing beer, becoming an orator, doctor, priest, farmer, builder. He also learns about the created world and dominates it, primarily by giving each thing its name. This monumental work is not only a treasury of knowledge, but also an inspiration to learn about the world and discover its secrets.

Technical data:

Pages: 560

Format: 158x239 mm

Year of publication: 2024

Cover: hardcover

Publisher: Marek Derewiecki