An End to Myths and Stereotypes? Concerning Problems, new Works and Interpretations in Czech Ecclesiastical History after 1989

MIHOLA, Jiří. An End to Myths and Stereotypes? Concerning Problems, new Works and Interpretations in Czech Ecclesiastical History after 1989. Sborník prací Pedagogické fakulty Masarykovy univerzity, řada společenských věd. Brno, 2010, 24/2010, No 2, p. 48-55. ISSN 1211-6068.

Basic information

• Original name: An End to Myths and Stereotypes? Concerning Problems, new Works and Interpretations in Czech Ecclesiastical History after 1989
• Name in Czech: Konec mýtů a stereotypů? K problémům, novým dílům a interpretacím v českých církevních dějinách po roce 1989.
• Authors: MIHOLA, Jiří (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
• Edition: Sborník prací Pedagogické fakulty Masarykovy univerzity, řada společenských věd, Brno, 2010, 1211-6068.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Article in a journal
• Field of Study: 60101 History
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14410/10:00050538
• Organization unit: Faculty of Education
• Keywords (in Czech): církevní dějiny konfese křesťanství mýty stereotypy školní dějepis
• Keywords in English: ecclesiastical history Christianity myths stereotypes history at school
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

This analytical and research artical is dealing with research in the field of church history which could recommence in full and freely after November 1989. In an attempt to rectify and make up for the wrongs committed against the church (against the Catholic church in particular) during the period of totalitarian rule, at first many enthusiasts and apologists took up this theme, in addition to the small community of experts. But some of them lacked the necessary knowledge of history and theology, critical work with sources, the ability to make general comparisons and the ability to free themselves of the excessive association with their own confession. It is very difficult to arrive at a balanced view free of prejudice, clichés and stereotypes. In this context, the work of Jiří Rak, Bývali Čechové (They were Czechs)…, which many other authors later built on, especially in relation to the teaching of history, is a great contribution and inspiration for historians of church history. The work points out with great precision the main Czech myths and stereotypes with no claims for their immediate solution, and it also contains interesting expressions of certain authorities concerning the church, its personalities and role in Czech history.

Abstract (in Czech)

Po desetiletích nuceného půstu, řadě omezení, cenzuře a ideologických manipulacích se po listopadu 1989 mohlo znovu naplno a svobodně rozvinout bádání na poli církevních dějin. Některým autorům však chyběly potřebné znalosti z historie a teologie, kritická práce s prameny, schopnost obecných komparací či oproštění se od přílišné svázanosti s vlastní konfesí. Uplynulá dvě desetiletí poskytují poměrně dostatečný prostor ke krátkému ohlédnutí a zhodnocení, co se podařilo a co zůstává úkolem do budoucna. Výzkumu těchto problémů je věnován tento článek.

Links

• GA409/05/2184, research and development project: Name: Stav a činnost církevních řádů a kongregací na Moravě 1790 - 1918

Investor: Czech Science Foundation, State and activities of the church orders and congregations in Moravia 1790-1918