Scandinavian Pietists: Spiritual Writings from 19th-Century Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland (Classics of Western Spirituality) - Hardcover

 
9780809106189: Scandinavian Pietists: Spiritual Writings from 19th-Century Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland (Classics of Western Spirituality)

Synopsis

The Pietist movement has always been strong in the Scandinavian countries and in many places their influence is still felt. This volume collects and introduces the writings of prominent Pietists from each of the countries, including such well-known names as Nicolai Grundtvig (Denmark), Carl Olof Rosenius (Sweden), Lars Levi Laestadius (Finland), and the hymn writers, prominent among whom are Lina Sandell-Berg and Carl Boberg. Highlights: · Written by an authority on the topic · Only collection of writings exclusively by Scandinavian Pietists · Can be promoted to interests in Scandinavian culture as well as for spirituality/church history †

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About the Author

Mark A. Granquist is associate professor of the history of Christianity at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He has published extensively on Lutherans and the Lutheran tradition. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago Divinity School.

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