MATEJ HORŇÁK
MASARYKOVA UNIVERZITA, FILOSOFICKÁ FAKULTA, HISTORICKÝ ÚSTAV
MASARYK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
THE LIFE AND WORKS OF SZYMON BUDNY
Abstract: The main subject of this thesis is the sixteenth century person of Szymon Budny, Polish
translator, theologian and member of the nontrinitarian Ecclesia Minor. The goal of the thesis is to
present the life story, literary works, and biblical translations of this relatively unknown character
living in the tumultuous period in the Polish and Lithuanian history. A significant portion of the
research is dedicated to the evolution and progress of the subject’s religious beliefs as shown on his
major publications that include theological treatises as well as translations of the Bible. The conflicts
and division inside the Ecclesia Minor on the subject of Christian’s obligations towards the State,
whether it is acceptable to serve in the government or the opinions about death penalty or use of
violence are also put under an evaluation and explained in relation to his overall thought.
Keywords: Szymon Budny; Ecclesia Minor; State, Polish; Lithuanian
THEOLOGICAL REVIEW, Vol. 93, 2022, No. 3 – 4, Number of Article 1, p. 228 – 288.