Most comprehensive English-Armenian dictionary ever

Submitted by admin on Thu, 18/02/2016 - 06:04

English-Armenian dictionaries exist from 1821, and that first one was composed by Armenian Mechitarist congregation in Venice. Then, until now number of other extensive English-Armenian dictionaries were published. 

Below you can see the concise history of extended English-Armenian dictionaries since 1821:

  • 1821 «Dictionary English and Armenian», by Fr. H. Avgerian, Venice (The first English-Armenian dictionary).
  • 1825 reprint of the same dictionary in Calcutta, India.
  • 1922 «A Comprehensive Dictionary English-Armenian», by prof. H. Chagmagchian, Boston.
  • 1927 «English-Armenian Contemporary Dictionary», by M. Gushakchian and T. Khndruni, Beirut.
  • 1984 «English-Armenian Dictionary», H. Asmangulyan et al.,  Yerevan, Hayastan.
  • 2007 «English-Armenian Dictionary», N. Hambartcumyan et al. McMillan  Armenia, Yerevan.
  • 2010 «English-Armenian Contemporary Dictionary» by Kh. Grigoryan and Z. Grigoryan, Yerevan, Ankyunacar.
  • 2011 New English-Armenian Dictionary, by Kh. Grigoryan and Z. Grigoryan, Yerevan, Ankyunacar.
  • 2011 «English-Armenian Dictionary», N. Baratyan, YSU publishing house, Yerevan.
  • 2014 English-Armenian Contemporary Dictionary» by Kh. Grigoryan and Z. Grigoryan, Yerevan, Ankyunacar (Second edition, the most comprehensive contemporary English-Armenian dictionary).

As one can see, three of the recent English-Armenian dictionaries are published by Ankyunacar Publishing, and the last is the biggest ever. This newest edition contains 115,000 words and expressions. Over 200 disciplines are covered. 

If you are really serious about studying modern Armenian language, then this dictionary will be your best companion for long time.

I’d like to add also that getting this dictionary is very easy: just go to http://booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=833&cur=USD (for softcover) or to http://booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1057&cur=USD (for hardcover) and clicking on “Add to cart” follow instructions to secure purchasing through global payment system 2Checkout.com.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any additional information.

Best regards,
Theophana Vardanyan

Garegin Sarkissian "Council of Chalcedon and the Armenian Church"

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/02/2016 - 08:06

Those who know the website http://booksfromarmenia.com, may be aware that one of the richest categories is the one presenting Armenian Philosophy and Theology. One of the latest arrivals to this category is this: Garegin Sarkissian "Council of Chalcedon and the Armenian Church".

It is in Russian, translated from English by E. Karchagin. The author of the book is the Catholicos Gareign I of the blessed memory. This work has been written in 1950-60-s, as the dissertation in the department of literature of Oxford University. The work was published in 1964 in English. The author has not made any changes, he only added appendices in the last chapter.

The topic discussed is the Council of Chalcedon in 451 and the relations of the Armenian Church with other Churches in the following period. This topic was discussed many times between believers of the Armenian Church and those adhering the Chalcedon Council. "But the book of Garegin I differs from all these investigations in one important circumstance: here the political, ecclesiastical and dogmatic situation before and after Chalcedon is considered critically on the basis of all available sources. One can say that this characteristic line became one of the main principles of study of Christology of the Armenian Church in the book of Garegin I" we read in the foreword.

Underlining the theological and historiographic importance of this book, we can say that there are few such books in English and Russian. Therefore, we think that this publication, carried out by the publishing department of the Holy See of Echmiadzin, may interest Armenians who speak in Russian, as well as others who speak in Russian and are interested in religious, ecclesiastical and theological issues concerning the Armenian Church.

To acquire the book, please follow the link http://booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1217։

The epic "David of Sasoon": from the history of publication

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/02/2016 - 19:21

This epic has been transferred from generation to generation orally, and had different names, but the most common name, of course was "David of Sasoon". It consists of 4 branches, each presenting a biography of one of the characters.

 

In terms of historical epic, its branches are developed during Arab invasions of 7-10 centuries, some parts – of the 12-13 centuries, but foundations of this folk art must looked for in much deeper antiquity, they are linked to ancient legends, early religious conceptions.

 

From the history of the writing of the epic

For the first time folklorist G. Srvandztyann has found in 1873 in the village of Mush Arnist from a novelist and wrote down the entire "Daredevils Of Sassoun" epic. A year after under the headline "Groc and brots, or David Sassoon and Mher's Door" was published in Constantinople. Linguist M. Abeghyan in 1886 recorded the second story in Vagharshapat and in 1889 has published in Shushi, under the headline "David and Mher".

Up to the 80-s of 20th century there were collected and written down 160 versions of the epic, 70 of which were published.

Many famous Armenian writers have elaborated the epic, be best of them being recoginzed that of Hovhannes Toumanian, which was published in 1903. 

 

Translations of the epic

The epic was translated in many languages: Russian, Georgian, Belorussain, Azeri, Chinese, Farsi, French, English, Polish etc. Due to active participation of UNESCO, the epic has drawn great interest worldwide.

Presently the interest to this epic has not ceased, and number of translations, full or in part, are being published.

The epic in arts

"Sasuntsi David" epos was reflected in the fine arts. The rich, colorful material inspired painters, sculptors and composers. The square at central railway station of Yerevan bears the name of David of Sasoon, where soars up the best artistic embodiments of David of Sasoon, the sculpture of Ervand Kochar.

Some of the publications made in different years, are presented in the website Booksfromarmenia.com.

1. http://http://www.booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1219

2.  http://www.booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=526

3. http://www.booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=270

4. http://www.booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1220

5. http://www.booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1221

6. http://www.booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1223

7. http://booksfromarmenia.com/category.php?cat_id=1

St. Augustine's "Confessions" in Armenian

Submitted by admin on Thu, 14/01/2016 - 18:08

The first book that we would like to present to your attention in 2016 is St. Augustine's "Confessions". 

Ankyunacar Publishing 2008, Yerevan, 480 pp. ISBN 99941-800-1-1.

One of the Medieval encyclopedists, the saint of the Cathlic Church Isidorus of Seville (6-7 cc.), who by the way is known as the saint patron of Internet and day of his day, 4th of April, is commemorated as the international day of the Internet, speaking about Christian fathers of first centuries and their heritage, says: "Augustine stands above all by thought and knowledge, since no one can not only write as much, but also read as much as he wrote", and then "whoever will say that he have read all works of Augustine, should be considered as a liar".

This may seem a little exaggerated but is not far from the truth: Augustine has authored 93 works, amounting 232 books, by his name there are 500 letters and sermons. Aurelius Augustine or Augustine of Hippo (354-430) is from Carthage, and lived most of his life in the towns Tagaste and Hippo of Roman Africa (now in Algire). From his religious-philosophical works most famous are "Confessions" (Confessiones), "On the City of God" (De Civitate Dei), "On the Trinity" (De Trinitate), "On the Free Will" (De libero arbitrio), which toghther with religious content have also high artistic qualities.

Of these works, "On the City of God" has been translated and published once in 1841 by Mekhitarist congregation of Venice, but "Confessions" has never been translated into Armenian. Ankyunacar Publishing conducted this labourous work and the first edition of "Confessions" published in 2002. (translation from Latin with coparison of English translation by Kh. Grigoryan). In 2008 was published the second, revised edition of this translation and now it is available for all who would like to read Augustine in Armenian language.

To acquire this book, please follow the linkhttp://http://booksfromarmenia.com/category.php?search=augustine&cur=USD

Theophana Vardanyan

Armenian Amulets of XVIII-XX cc.

Submitted by admin on Sat, 26/12/2015 - 07:23

This study aims to shed light in the eclectic amulet collection in the History Museum of Armenia, namely natural and artificial intriguing objects of charms used or worn in the XVIII-XX cc. It is the first attempt not only to bond the Armenian amulets with diverse cults and popular beliefs but also to reveal their functions and purposes in everyday life and rituals. The book is expected to be in the best interests of ethnographers, archaeologists, art theorists and those who feel curious about popular traditions, customs and rites in general.

There is a rich collection of various amulets at the section of ethnography of the Armenian History Museum (AHM). Some of the names of these charms

have dialectal forms equal to Armenian literary words; the others are in Persian and Arabic. This collection is classified into several groups according to their functions: 1. polyfunctional amulets defending people, houses, plants etc., 2. women's amulets, 3. children's amulets and 4. animal's charms.

http://booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1031

 

Hetoom Historian of Korikos by Karen Matevosian

Submitted by admin on Fri, 25/09/2015 - 09:44

The chronology of Hetoom Historian of Korikos (end of 13th, beginning of 14th century) composed in 1296 entitled as "Concise history of times collected from different histories" is presented in the book. The history is in three editions, research and annotations, as well as two other works of the author (in appendix), which are valuable sources about the history of the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia and the state of Crusaders.

To acquire the book visit http://booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=1198

Language: Armenian

The book is for historians and wide public interested in the history of Armenia.

Symbolism and work of Martiros Saryan, by Ararat Aghasian

Submitted by admin on Thu, 24/09/2015 - 15:53

The monography is dedicated to the early, symbolistic period of the work of Martiros Sarian, one of the greatest Armenian painters of XX century. As a result of detailed and comprehensive analysis of main creations of Sarian of that time the most characteristic formal-stylistic and ideo morphological pecularitiesof his art are revealed. Early creation of Sarian is considered on the wide historical-cultural background of the epoch, and specific works are shown in comparison of russian and West European painters-symbolists of the end of XIX and beginning of XX centuries. In this monography are reflected opinions about Sarian of famous critics and figures in literature and art.

The book is for specialists and those, who is intersted in history of the Armenian painting. Richly illustrated by photos of pictures of Sarian.

Language: Russian.

You can acquire the book here: http://booksfromarmenia.com/item.php?item_id=988

St. Grigor Tatevatsi, famous Armenian Theologian, now published in English

Submitted by admin on Tue, 18/08/2015 - 15:46

St. Grigor Tatevatsi, "Commentary on the Books of Solomon", Ankyunacar Publishing, in English.

St. Grigor Tatevatsi (1346-1409) is one of the famous Armenian theologians, has left a notable trace both in the life of the Armenian Church and in her theology. That is why he was canonized by the Armenian Church. He was also a great philosopher and pedagogue. Grigor Tatevatsi was the head of the Tatev Unversity in Syunik region of Armenia. Many of the textbooks of the university  on theology, philosophy were written by Grigor Tatevatsi himself. Some of them are still used in Armenian seminaries.

St. Grigor Tatevatsi has left large theological heritage. Among his books are "Book of Questions", "Sermon books of winter and summer", "Golden belly" and many comentaries.

In this publication his commentaries on four books of Solomon are collected: on Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Wisdom of Solomon and Song of Songs. 

St. Grigor Tatevatsi has widely used commentaries of his predecessors such as Vardan Areveltsi, Nerses Lambronatsi and others. He used also citations from various philosophers and theologians who were seriously studied in Tatev University.

The author pays lot of attention to resolving antinomies in the biblical text of books of Solomon as well as between books of Solomon and other verses of the Bible. He often stresses that the proper understanding of the sense of a given verse is impossible without correct understanding of the context, and shows outstanding examples of this analysis.

To acquire the book, please visit website BooksFromArmenia.com

This is the first translation of Tatevatsi's Commentary on the Books of Solomon, and is carried out from the Old Armenian original. 

Teni Vardanyan – a brilliant representative of contemporary art of Armenia

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/08/2015 - 10:33

This Catalog is a selective representation of Honorary Painter of RA Teni Vardanyan's oil and watercolor works, as well as two articles about the artist.

To acquire the book, visit BooksFromArmenia online store.

"And surfing among the paintings, occasionally deviated by the venom of the intellect, which we were taught to use always, even in the feelings ... I understand that it has a taste, perhaps, a taste of recent and ancient surrealistic paintings. I smell of Hieronymus Bosch, without any scientific certainty, "feel" the sick surrealists of Freudianism, and then get seduced by a masquerade of colors, which destabilizes, because it dwindles into nothing in the present, which you’ve just left outside of the art gallery. It’s another world, a new world, more sensed than our haste, where the noise obeys and disappears at the order, and in the silence of our steps becomes the music of intuition. I feel it is a truth that I share, but I have never been able to fully explain it. I "feel" that you "feel" like you have to "feel" the life, and this verb, which I use and which is not sufficent, wouldn’t represent, and can’t represent whatever an inner organ perceives, an organ not making part of the five senses. It is a language, created for the practical life, but which does not know yet how to express itself. So, I immerge not only in the language, but in the painting as well, and feel that it can be satiated and satiate with sensibility, as rarely happens". Werner Bertolotti 

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Contibution of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/08/2015 - 10:10

The book covers the contribution of Western Armenians in various spheres of life of the Ottoman Empire; diplomatic, palatial, administrative, judicial life; in the army, in the banking and insurance systems; science, architecture, urban planning, commerce, fine arts, medicine, economics, culture, crafts, music and sports. A focus of research is  on activities and the importance of class of amirs, a significant contribution of the Armenian intelligentsia as a conductor of European ideas in the Ottoman Empire. Printing and publishing, Armenian-letter Turkish literature had a direct impact on the establishment and development of new Turkish literature, its educators, literary Turkish language, theater, drama and journalism.

The monograph is devoted to the 550th anniversary of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey (1461-2011), whose huge role in the history of Western Armenians can hardly be overestimated, as it is impossible to imagine the fate of the Western Armenians without the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey.

Links to acquire the Turkish version, Armenian version, Russian version.

The book is intended for a wide range of experts and interested readers.

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