Heränneitä: Kuvauksia herännäisyyden ajoilta by Juhani Aho
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"Heränneitä: Kuvauksia herännäisyyden ajoilta" by Juhani Aho is a collection of narratives reflecting on the era of the Finnish Awakening written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the experiences and societal impacts of the herännäisyys movement, touching upon themes of faith, personal reflection, and societal norms within a religious context. It captures the struggles and transformations of characters, particularly within the clergy and their congregations. The opening of the
work introduces a protagonist, a young clergyman, who reflects on a significant day many years prior when he delivered a sermon. He grapples with the responsibilities of his role, the expectations from his community, and the emerging tensions with a group of adherents to the herännäisyys movement, known for their strict religious beliefs. As he prepares for church, he contemplates the content of his sermon and his thoughts on the ‘heränneet’ (awakened) individuals. A series of events unfolds, including a conversation with fellow clergymen regarding the criticisms directed at them by the herännäiset, leading to a deeper introspection into the authenticity of his faith and the societal perceptions of piety. This narrative establishes a rich backdrop for exploring themes of faith, identity, and moral dilemmas, inviting readers to engage with the complex interplay between belief and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 75252278 |
| Title | Heränneitä: Kuvauksia herännäisyyden ajoilta |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Pietism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47199 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47199-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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