Time for a snack BnF MS Latin 14267; Petrus Lombardus , in epistolis s. Pauli ; 12th century; Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Paris; f.6r @gallicabnf.bsky.social

Many Protestant theologians think they debunk Aquinas when, in fact, they address Neothomist ideas – for instance the infamous ‘two-storey model’ of nature and grace. Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange, a central figure of Neothomism, could be an eye opener for Protestant polemics. #Protestantism #Aquinas

"reaffirm our commitment to a Holy Land that is a mosaic of different faiths, living peacefully together in dignity and safety ... This is clearly part of the systematic attacks against Christians that we see unfolding throughout the region." en.jerusalem-patriarchate.info/letters-mess...

Cromwell’s House in Old Marston, now part of Oxford. It was used as the Parliamentarians’ headquarters during the English Civil War. In this house, the Royalists signed their surrender in 1646 in the presence of Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell. #earlymodern #skystorian #oxford

The eye of Sauron and an astronaut in a 14th century Armenian manuscript. These are probably pen trials to check the freshly cut pen, nevertheless the shapes are extraordinarily unusual. #MedievalSky #manuscripts #Armenian

#OTD (Mar 07) in the year 1277: The University of Paris issues the last in a series of condemnations of various philosophical and theological theses. #OTDIH #history 🗃️ #Medievalsky

Beautifully written, also interesting re: Irish St Melangell. More is written about her cult by Paul Russell here saints.wales/seintiau-cym... & she also appears in a forthcoming article by me ‘Runaway Irish Princess Saints’ in student run journal Questio Insularis #medievalsky #churches

Thomas Aquinas left a significant imprint on #Armenian theology. It is not entirely clear which of his works were available in translation. Parts of ST I/II were at least accessible as an excerpt, entitled 'On the virtues of the soul' Հաղագս Առաքինութեան Հոգւոյն: #Aquinas #MedievalSky

Armenian printing in the Ottoman Empire: One of the most productive places of #Armenian printing during the 17th and 18th centuries was Constantinople (Istanbul). One of its print houses was operated by Astuatsatur Dpir ('printer') and his family. They printed books for 150 years. #EarlyModern

En 1533, Érasme publie le Liber de sarcienda ecclesiae concordia, un vif plaidoyer en faveur de la réunion des chrétiens divisés. Cette œuvre est considérée comme l’expression la plus réussie de sa réflexion sur l’œcuménisme. L'édition en #OA sur #DONum #ULiegeLibrary donum.uliege.be/handle/2268....

The dead King Alexander's arm waving out from his golden coffin to remind us he is leaving the world empty handed. BL Add MS 7909, f.105v

Coffee, anyone? The year is 1761 and this boy is carefully serving coffee to the workers in an #earlymodern print shop. (1/2)

A Lutheran depiction of Christmas: Joseph, colourfully placed in the centre and feeding the ass, dominates the scene as the example of the Protestant pater familias who provides for his family and household —Lutheran Abbey of Isenhagen, early 17th c. #Lutheranism #Renaissance #Nativity #nuntastic

Thanksgiving of a woman on her first visit to church after lying in childbed ('puerpera'): 'The puerpera, when she goes to church, shall come with her female friends and neighbours to the altar and bring her little child; there, the vicar shall remind her to give thanks and to pray.' /1

Christine de Pizan and the Sibyl surrounded by sun, moon, and stars #WinterSolstice BL Harley 4431; Christine de Pizan, Various Works including Le chemin de long estude; c.1410-c.1414; France, Central (Paris); f.189v

“i’ll put it on my list”

The monastery of Tatev in Syunik province, South Armenia, was home to a famous medieval university. By integrating Scholastic influences from the neighbouring Dominican mission it created a unique synthesis of Western and Eastern thought, which is yet to be accomplished in contemporary theology.

The so-called Plan F of the western facade of the Cologne Cathedral was probably made around 1300s. This incredibly detailed drawing is so well executed that it was mostly followed by the 19th C. builders who finished the church. 1/ #manuscripts #architecture

“Nearly 2000 children under 5 are dying every day from air pollution, which has become the 2nd biggest health risk factor for young children around the world. More than 8 million deaths of children & adults were caused by air pollution in 2021.” @TheGuardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The wonderful Print workshop at the Old Bodleian! As a former graphic designer in prepress I would complain about not using the long s though 🧐