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Estonia is often described as one of the most secularised countries in the world in terms of de-institutionalisation and de-Christianisation. Old Religion, New Spirituality: Implications of Secularisation and Individualisation in Estonia, edited by Riho Altnurme, starts with the question: what are the historical reasons for Estonia to be so secularised? The decisive factor in the diminishment in the importance of Christianity was the overlap between social classes and ethnicities. The national identity of Estonians became disconnected to any religion. Second, what are the consequences? How are the secularity of Estonia and the picture of individualised religiosity in this country linked? This book provides fresh results from surveys, archival work and analysis by a group of Estonian researchers. Contributors include: Riho Altnurme, Lea Altnurme, Priit Rohtmets, Indrek Pekko, Toomas Schvak, Ringo Ringvee, Alar Kilp, and Marko Uibu.

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Author:   Riho Altnurme
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   137
Weight:   0.344kg
ISBN:  

9789004524460

ISBN 10:   9004524460
Pages:   188
Publication Date:   30 March 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements List of Tables and Maps Notes on Contributors 1 Introduction   Riho Altnurme 2 The History of the Marginalisation of Christianity in Estonia (1857–2017)   Lea Altnurme 3 The Lutheran Church in Estonian Society: The Impact of Secularisation and Religious Change   Priit Rohtmets, Indrek Pekko, and Riho Altnurme 4 The Orthodox Church in Estonia: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives in the Context of the 2011 Population and Housing Census   Toomas Schvak 5 Secular Society, Secular State: Egalitarian Legislation on Religion?   Ringo Ringvee 6 The Influence of the European Union’s Liberal Secularist Policy on Religion upon Religious Authority in Estonia Since 2004   Alar Kilp 7 The Religious Turn in Estonia: Modern Self-understanding in a Flood of Esotericism   Lea Altnurme 8 The Spiritual Milieu in Estonia: Challenges and Opportunities for Studying Contemporary Forms of Religion   Marko Uibu 9 Similarities and Differences between Estonia and the Other ‘Most Secular’ Countries   Riho Altnurme  Conclusion   Riho Altnurme References Index

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Riho Altnurme, Ph.D. (2000), University of Tartu, is Professor of Church History at that university. He has published articles and edited volumes on society, state and churches in the contemporary history of Estonia, including History of Estonian Ecumenism (University of Tartu, 2009).

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