Significance of Latin book production of academic press of University of Trnava and for development of science in the territory of today’s Slovakia

Abstract

For the Kingdom of Hungary and the whole middle-European territory the establishment of the University of Trnava meant a huge shift from medieval scholastic education to modern education. The University was established by Bishop Peter Pazmany in 1635. By request of Pazmany himself, the University of Trnava was administered by the members of The Society of Jesus. Printed literature was of great importance when spreading Counter-Reformation ideas and educational pursuits. Production of the university academic press corresponded with aims of the University and with the efforts of the Jesuits to increase the number of Hungarian Catholic inhabitants. This chapter focuses on the Latin production of the printing press and its significance. The University of Trnava played an important role in the history of Slovakia. It was the first long-running institution of higher education, and it brought scientific and cultural enhancement to the Kingdom of Hungary. Keywords:academic press; Bishop Peter Pazmany; Hungary; Latin book production; Slovakia; The Society of Jesus; University of Trnava