Uskovaisen sanoja by Félicité Robert de Lamennais

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Author Lamennais, Félicité Robert de, 1782-1854
Translator Hagfors, Edvin, 1866-1943
Uniform Title Paroles d'un croyant. Finnish
Title Uskovaisen sanoja
Original Publication Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1924.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Uskovaisten sanoja" by Félicité Robert de Lamennais is a collection of religious and philosophical reflections written in the early 19th century. The text, rooted in the tumultuous context of the French Revolution and subsequent sociopolitical upheavals, presents the thoughts and beliefs of Lamennais, who was deeply influenced by the conflicts between the Catholic Church and the State. The work aims to address the struggles of the oppressed and champion the cause of love and brotherhood among humanity, positioning faith as a foundation for societal transformation. The opening of the text introduces the historical context that led Lamennais to write this work, emphasizing the decline of the Catholic Church's authority during and after the Revolution, along with his personal journey as a priest and thinker. It highlights Lamennais's realization that merely implementing philosophical ideals was insufficient; true change must come through spiritual means. As he writes, Lamennais expresses a passionate call to action for the downtrodden and an expectation of an eventual restoration of justice and equality in human society. His language is prophetic and emotive, weaving together individual suffering and collective hope for a future of peace and unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Subject Christian socialism
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