The rise of religious movements that challenge…

1840 CE to 1851 CE

The rise of religious movements that challenge Finland's formalistic and rationalistic Lutheran state church during the nineteenth century is one expression of popular discontent with the status quo.

Of special significance is the Pietist movement, in which the farmer-evangelist Paavo Ruotsalainen (1777-1852) is the most important figure.

The Pietists popularize the notion of personal religion, an idea that appeals to the agrarian population. Pietism eventually has much influence within the Lutheran Church of Finland; it is also influential among Finnish emigrants to the United States, where, among other things, it provides an effective counterweight to Finnish political radicalism.

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Helsinki (Helsingfors) Southern Finland Finland View →

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Paavo Ruotsalainen View →

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