Uskovaisen sanoja by Félicité Robert de Lamennais
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"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.)
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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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Christian socialism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73151 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 220 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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