| Author |
Maunu, J. A. |
| Title |
Lars Levi Laestadius: Elämäkerrallinen kuvaus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 21.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Lars Levi Laestadius: Elämäkerrallinen kuvaus" by J. A. Maunu is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on Lars Levi Laestadius, an important figure in religious movements, particularly the Laestadianism, which gained considerable traction in Finland and other regions during his time. The text aims to explore Laestadius's life, his contributions to the religious landscape, and the impact he had on his followers. The opening of the biography introduces Lars Levi Laestadius, detailing his humble beginnings in a poor household in northern Sweden and his early education despite the hardships he faced. It presents an overview of his family background and childhood, highlighting both his father's fierce disposition and his mother's nurturing influence, which instilled a religious foundation in him. Additionally, it covers Laestadius's impressive academic journey, showing his early inclinations towards botany before transitioning into religious studies. The opening segments also hint at the broader socio-religious context of the 19th century in Finland, setting the stage for Laestadius's future role as a religious leader amid the moral and educational challenges of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Laestadius, L. L. (Lars Levi), 1800-1861
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50297 |
| Release Date |
Oct 24, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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