Functional significance of the Slavic translations of the Liturgy of the Apostle James in the 16th–17th centuries

The article is devoted to the problem of clarifying practical purposes using manuscripts Liturgy Apostle James in 16th–17th centuries, their applied significance. This period characterized by appearance a huge number Slavic containing text Jacob. At same time, we are talking not only about manuscripts, but also presence several translation options for texts contained these manuscripts. Based on an analysis historical situation context interfaith polemics, attempt was made identify place and role (or translations) functional purpose processes confessionalization centuries. As result composition manuscript translations 16th century, arguments were formulated favor mainly polemical use active liturgy centuries anti-Latin, sometimes anti-Protestant polemic. identified indirect evidence makes it possible argue that ministry second half 17th century unknown Russia. Undeniable fact full used during specified liturgical have yet been found.