02373cam a22003133u 4500 54821 UtSlPG 20260610134249.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 BF Bahlmann, Paul, 1857-1937 Rheinische Seher und Propheten: Ein Beitrag zur Kulturgeschichte Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-05-31 Produced by Iris Schröder-Gehring, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Rheinische Seher und Propheten: Ein Beitrag zur Kulturgeschichte" by Dr. P. Bahlmann is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating realm of seers and prophets from the Rhineland region, compiling their notable predictions and the cultural significance they hold. Bahlmann aims to document these extraordinary phenomena not to rekindle superstition but to illustrate their impact on local folklore and community identity. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for exploring the concept of clairvoyance, particularly focusing on what is referred to as the "Zweite Gesicht" or "second sight." He discusses various types of visions that individuals possess, which often manifest in foretelling significant life events such as deaths and celebrations. The narratives introduced include rich anecdotal accounts of different seers from the past, including a laborer called "Kälber-Gerhard," whose experiences provide insight into the lore surrounding prophecy in the Rhineland, suggesting a wider cultural phenomenon deeply intertwined with local history. Bahlmann provides a critical examination of these visions while asserting their value in understanding the historical and cultural landscape of the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Clairvoyants -- Germany -- Rhineland Prophets -- Germany -- Rhineland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54821 95653 95653