Rheinische Seher und Propheten: Ein Beitrag zur Kulturgeschichte

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bahlmann, Paul, 1857-1937

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rheinische Seher und Propheten: Ein Beitrag zur Kulturgeschichte" by Dr. P. Bahlmann is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating realm of seers and prophets from the Rhineland region, compiling their notable predictions and the cultural significance they hold. Bahlmann aims to document these extraordinary phenomena not to rekindle superstition but to illustrate their impact on local folklore and community identity. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for exploring the concept of clairvoyance, particularly focusing on what is referred to as the "Zweite Gesicht" or "second sight." He discusses various types of visions that individuals possess, which often manifest in foretelling significant life events such as deaths and celebrations. The narratives introduced include rich anecdotal accounts of different seers from the past, including a laborer called "Kälber-Gerhard," whose experiences provide insight into the lore surrounding prophecy in the Rhineland, suggesting a wider cultural phenomenon deeply intertwined with local history. Bahlmann provides a critical examination of these visions while asserting their value in understanding the historical and cultural landscape of the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Produced by Iris Schröder-Gehring, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-05-31