Die arabischen Evangelien der Typographia Medicea: Buchdruck, Buchhandel und Buchillustration in Rom um 1600

Die Typographia Medicea (1584–1614) war eine Initiative von Papst Gregor XIII. und Ferdinando de Medici, um Bücher auf Arabisch und Chaldäisch zu produzieren, die wissenschaftlichen und missionarischen Ansprüche verwirklichen sollten. Die Studie untersucht die Rechnungsunterlagen und Geschäftskorrespondenzen, um die Positionierung der Druckerei im europäischen und internationalen Buchmarkt zu analysieren.

Format: Hardback
Length: 492 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Publisher: De Gruyter

The Typographia Medicea (1584–1614) was a unique endeavor among Roman officials, supported by Pope Gregory XIII and funded by Ferdinando de Medici. Its objective was to produce books in Arabic and Chaldaeic that would meet both scientific and missionary goals. This study analyzes the extensive financial records and business correspondence obtained to understand the position of these books within the network of European printers and the international book market.

For instance, the study provides insights into the production process, distribution practices, and regulatory challenges faced by the Arabic and Arabic-Latin Evangelien. It sheds light on the costs involved in printing, the methods employed to navigate the pontifical censorship, the roles of book agents and diplomats, and the complex networks of trade and diplomacy that facilitated the circulation of these books in Europe and beyond.

The Typographia Medicea not only offers valuable information about the production and dissemination of religious texts but also provides a window into the economic, cultural, and political dynamics of the early modern world. Its meticulous analysis and comprehensive documentation make it a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of printing, literature, and religion.

Weight: 1330g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110688627