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A history of Finnish occultism, from Freemasonry to parapsychology. Perttu Häkkinen and Vesa Iitti document secret societies, esoteric nationalism and Finland's unique position between East and West.
A reference work for anyone interested in the esoteric history of Northern Europe.
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The esoteric history of Europe tends to centre on France, England or Germany. Finland rarely appears. That is odd, because the country had a remarkably rich occult tradition, intertwined with politics, nationalism and secret societies.
Lightbringers of the North by Perttu Häkkinen and Vesa Iitti documents that tradition from the late 19th century to the present. The book describes how Finland, positioned between Russia and the West, became a breeding ground for esoteric currents that influenced both left-wing and right-wing factions.
The authors examine Freemasonry, spiritualism, parapsychology and the esoteric nationalism that shaped Finnish identity. They describe political figures with occult beliefs, secret societies that exerted influence on society, and the Finnish fascination with paranormal phenomena.
The narrative runs all the way to today. There is attention for UFO interest within occult circles, post-war parapsychology and the way old traditions continue to work in contemporary esoteric thought.
An extensive bibliography at the back provides starting points for deeper research into specific currents or figures that catch your interest.
Häkkinen and Iitti write clearly. The book does not assume prior knowledge of esoteric philosophy or Finnish history. Complex relationships between politics and occultism are explained step by step.
That makes it useful as an introduction, but also rich enough for readers already familiar with European occultism who now want to understand how Finland fits in.
Read the chapter on esoteric nationalism first. It gives the framework within which the rest of the book makes sense.
Perttu Häkkinen (1979-2018) was a Finnish journalist and philosopher. He wrote about the margins of society and the places where culture, politics and spirituality meet.
Vesa Iitti is an author and translator with a master's degree in comparative religious studies from the University of Turku. His work is characterized by academic precision without the text closing off.
Does this book cover card reading or spiritual practices?
No. It is a historical work about the occult traditions in Finland. It describes movements, figures and ideas, not how to practice occultism yourself.
Do I need to be familiar with Finnish history to read this?
No. The authors provide enough context to understand the political and cultural situation. The book works without prior knowledge.
| Auteur | Perttu Hakkinen |
| ISBN | 9781644114636 |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | Inner Traditions • Bear & Company |
| SKU | 1011-DB431 |
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