Primary sourceBookwritten by Hus; this edition 1901
Postilla
Jan Hus · written by Hus; this edition 1901
A collection of Jan Hus's Czech sermons, reissued in a 1901 edition with illustrations.
These sermons are Hus's own preaching, central to how he spread his religious ideas in Czech.
About this source
What it is
The Postilla is a collection of sermons written by Jan Hus in Czech. This 1901 edition modernized the language and was illustrated by Ladislav Novák, edited by Václav Flajshans.
Why it matters
Hus was known as a powerful preacher, and his sermons were central to spreading his religious ideas among ordinary Czech-speaking people, not just scholars reading Latin. The survival and republication of his sermons centuries later shows how important his preaching remained to later generations, including groups like the Bohemian Brethren.
Look closer
- Why might preaching in Czech rather than Latin have been significant for reaching ordinary people?
- What does the later popularity of Hus's sermons tell you about his lasting influence?
- How might illustrations added centuries later change how readers understand the original sermons?
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