Andrzej Pisowicz

O Ormianach w Jerozolimie (C. Mutafian, Jérusalem et les Arméniens: jusqu’à la conquête ottomane (1516), Les Belles Lettres, Paris 2022)

Introduction

O ormianach w jerozolimie (c. Mutafian, jérusalem et les arméniens: jusqu’à la conquête ottomane (1516), les belles lettres, paris 2022). Recenzja książki C. Mutafiana o Ormianach w Jerozolimie (do 1516). Doceniono badania, estetykę i polskie akcenty, np. wątek Johannesa Polonera.

Abstract

ON ARMENIANS IN JERUSALEM (CLAUDE MUTAFIAN, JÉRUSALEM ET LES ARMÉNIENS: JUSQU’À LA CONQUÊTE OTTOMANE (1516), LES BELLES LETTRES, PARIS 2022) The review concerns an album publication by Claude Mutafian, a French-Armenian historian, about the Armenian past of Jerusalem until the beginning of the 16th century. The reviewer highly values the author’s research competence and the aesthetic and editorial aspects of the work. He also notes a few Polish accents, including a critique of the claim about German origins of the author of Descriptio Terrae Sanctae (1422), Johannes Poloner.

Review

This article, succinctly titled "O Ormianach w Jerozolimie" (On Armenians in Jerusalem), functions as a critical review of Claude Mutafian’s recent publication, "Jérusalem et les Arméniens: jusqu’à la conquête ottomane (1516)." The piece positions itself as an essential assessment of a significant scholarly work that chronicles the Armenian past in Jerusalem, specifically from its ancient roots up to the pivotal Ottoman conquest in 1516. The abstract indicates that Mutafian's book is presented as an "album publication," suggesting that the review will likely engage with both the historical narrative and the visual and aesthetic dimensions of the work. The reviewer of Mutafian’s book offers a highly positive evaluation, particularly emphasizing the author’s "research competence," which speaks to the scholarly rigor underpinning the reviewed work. Beyond the historical content, the article also commends the "aesthetic and editorial aspects" of Mutafian’s publication, implying a comprehensive appraisal that considers the book's overall presentation and production quality. A notable detail mentioned in the abstract is the inclusion of "a few Polish accents," exemplified by a critique of the alleged German origins of Johannes Poloner, the author of the *Descriptio Terrae Sanctae* (1422). This specific intervention suggests that the review transcends a general overview, contributing original scholarly commentary to ongoing historical debates. In conclusion, this article appears to be a valuable contribution for scholars engaged in Armenian history, Jerusalem studies, and the historiography of the Levant. By offering a detailed and appreciative assessment of Mutafian's substantial "Jérusalem et les Arméniens," it serves as a crucial guide for potential readers. The inclusion of specific academic interventions, such as the nuanced discussion surrounding Johannes Poloner, indicates that the article offers more than a mere summary; it actively participates in and enriches existing academic discourse, making it a compelling read for specialists in the field.

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