Rare Antique Ukrainian Religious Textbook - Published in Warsaw, 1930
For sale is an original, rare copy of "Pochatkova Nauka Zakonu Bozhoho" (Introductory Teaching of the Law of God), a religious textbook designed for seven-year public schools. This book was published in Warsaw (Warszawa) in 1930 by the Synodal Printing House (Drukarnia Synodalna).
This is a significant historical artifact documenting the educational and religious life of the Ukrainian community in Poland between the World Wars.
Item Specifics:
Title: Початкова наука Закону Божого (Introductory Teaching of the Law of God)
Language: Ukrainian
Publication Date: 1930
Publisher: Drukarnia Synodalna, Warszawa (Warsaw)
Format: Softcover / Pamphlet style
Illustrations: Contains 7 full-page illustrations depicting biblical scenes (The Nativity, Baptism of Christ, Resurrection, etc.).
Total Pages: 40 pages
Content Features:
A concise guide to Orthodox Christian faith for children.
Sections on the Creation, the life of Jesus Christ, major religious holidays, and the Resurrection.
Includes a Table of Contents (Зміст) and a list of illustrations (Малюнки) at the end.
Condition:
Overall: Good vintage condition for its age (95+ years old).
Cover: Minor wear and slight discoloration consistent with age. Staples show some rust (typical for this period).
Interior: Pages are clean and legible with some natural tanning (patina).
Please review all high-resolution photos for a detailed view of the condition.
Why it’s collectible: Items from the Synodal Printing House in Warsaw are increasingly hard to find, as many were destroyed or lost during WWII. This book is a testament to the Ukrainian Orthodox heritage and the interwar period's printing history in Poland.