„Przyjaciel Chrześcijańskiej Prawdy” ‒ najstarsze polskie czasopismo teologiczne: studium w oparciu o egzemplarze przechowywane w Bibliotece ITPiWSD w Rzeszowie

Abstract

Explicit beginnings of theological journalism in Poland date back to the 30s and 40s of the 19th century. The oldest periodical related to the activity of Catholic Church was, issued in the Przemyśl diocese in the years 1833-1840, quarterly “Przyjaciel Chrześcijańskiej Prawdy”. This periodical, founded by a priest Michał Korczyński, was aimed to rise the intellectual level not only of the diocesan clergy but also of the higher social classes. In the Library of the Theological and Pastoral Institute and the Seminary of Rzeszów is stored a copy of the periodical issued for eight years, which is the foundation of Polish theological journalism. This article is aimed to bring this periodical, forgotten today, important for the development of scientific literature.