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100 1 _aHarva, Uno,
_d1882-1949
245 1 0 _aJumaluskon alkuperä
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-02-29
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Jumaluskon alkuperä" by Uno Harva is a scholarly exploration of the origins of religious beliefs, written in the early 20th century. The work discusses the development of various forms of spirituality, focusing particularly on the Finnish context and offering insights into soul beliefs, animism, and the relationship between humans and nature. At the start of the text, the author introduces the reader to the concept of "väkiusko," or the belief in spiritual forces in nature, positing that such beliefs form a foundational layer of religion. Harva outlines how early human perceptions of the soul and spiritual entities influenced religious practices, including traditional rites connected with hunting and fishing, and the ways individuals sought to appease natural spirits to ensure success in their endeavors. He emphasizes the connection between human behavior, environmental interactions, and the various protective measures taken by people in relation to these spiritual beliefs, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of animism and the evolution of spiritual understanding within Finnish culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinland -- Religion
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61532
999 _c102357
_d102357