| Author |
Lampén, Ernst, 1865-1938 |
| Title |
Gloria : Kokoelma kansojen pyhiä kertomuksia
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Otava, 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Johdanto -- Kiinalaisten uskonnosta, Taosta -- Pyhät sädekehät, gloriat -- Laotse -- Viiden vanhuksen ihmiseksi tuleminen -- Taivaankuningatar -- Kukkaskeijukaiset -- Gaotaina Buddha -- Buddha ja naiset -- Buddhalainen pelastusajatus -- Tuhlaajapoika -- Otteita Herodotoksen historia-teoksesta -- Kreikkalaisten pyhät tarut -- Troijan sodan syyt: Paris. Hälinä Olympossa. Tuomarin edessä -- Maailman luominen ja ensimmäiset ihmiset -- Pan ja Syrinks -- Zeus ja Io -- Europa -- P. Jaakobin alku evankeliumi -- Kertomuksia Herran lapsuusvuosilta, israelilaisen filosofin Tuomaan kirjoittamia -- Paavalin ja Teklan teot -- Lukianos -- Manalanmatka eli Tyranni -- Jumalien kokous -- Omar Ibn Ibrahim Khayam (1048-1131): Synti. Ikuinen arvoitus. Mahdotonta. Perusteltu toivomus. Hiiteen. Lempi yli kaiken. Jumalalle. Allah puhuu. Rukous. Itsessäsi. Profeetan käsky. Lyhyt vuoropuhelu. Ainoa varmuus. Viimeinen toivomus -- Iankaikkisen elämän kaipuu.
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| Credits |
Jari Koivisto
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| Summary |
"Gloria: Kokoelma kansojen pyhiä kertomuksia" by Ernst Lampén is a collection of sacred stories from various cultures written in the early 20th century. The work explores the similarities and shared themes found within the mythologies and religious narratives of different peoples, illustrating how tales of miraculous births, divine interventions, and the challenges faced by spiritual leaders have commonalities across civilizations. The opening of "Gloria" introduces the concept of universal themes that resonate in sacred tales from myriad cultures, suggesting that these stories reflect a fundamental human desire to venerate exceptional figures through divine narratives. Lampén argues that all cultures share similar motifs about revered individuals, asserting their extraordinary origins, miraculous acts, and eventual immortality. He sets the stage for a deeper examination of these tales, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of different belief systems while advocating for an appreciation of diversity in faith and spirituality. The introduction invites readers to ponder the significance of these narratives in understanding humanity's quest for connection with the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
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| Subject |
Religion
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| Subject |
Mythology
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| Subject |
Religions
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| Subject |
Myths
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74837 |
| Release Date |
Dec 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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