Jumaluskon alkuperä by Uno Harva

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Author Harva, Uno, 1882-1949
Title Jumaluskon alkuperä
Note Reading ease score: 33.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Jumaluskon alkuperä" by Uno Harva is a scholarly exploration of the origins of religious beliefs, written in the early 20th century. The work discusses the development of various forms of spirituality, focusing particularly on the Finnish context and offering insights into soul beliefs, animism, and the relationship between humans and nature. At the start of the text, the author introduces the reader to the concept of "väkiusko," or the belief in spiritual forces in nature, positing that such beliefs form a foundational layer of religion. Harva outlines how early human perceptions of the soul and spiritual entities influenced religious practices, including traditional rites connected with hunting and fishing, and the ways individuals sought to appease natural spirits to ensure success in their endeavors. He emphasizes the connection between human behavior, environmental interactions, and the various protective measures taken by people in relation to these spiritual beliefs, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of animism and the evolution of spiritual understanding within Finnish culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Finland -- Religion
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EBook-No. 61532
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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