Author Archives: Alla Barabtarlo

Yule smile

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Just as we have left behind the Thanksgiving festivities and a Christmas dinner is not far away, we might think of table manners. Most know which fork is used for salad, which for dessert, what glass to use for champagne … Continue reading →

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“Simple in vocabulary while majestic in effect”: 400th anniversary of the King James Translation of the Bible

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

The most published book in the world celebrates its 400th anniversary. Soon after March 24th 1603, when James VI, King of Scots, inherited the English crown, a crowd of Puritans approached him with their petition. They requested that all traces … Continue reading →

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Jenson in Venice, or Contra Gentiles beati Thome de Aquino

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

This post highlights Summa Contra Gentiles by St. Thomas Aquinas published in Venice in 1480 by Nicolas Jenson, one of the most renowned printers.  The book is of special importance to all with an interest in theology, history of book printing, and rare … Continue reading →

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