Hidden Religiosity in One of the World's Least Religious Countries: Estonian Doctor Luule Viilma and Her Spiritual Teachings

The article analyzes the case of Estonian gynecologist and spiritual teacher Luule Viilma (1950-2002), whose status as a best-selling author of spiritual self-help books seems paradoxical in Estonia, which is one of the most non-religious countries in the world. The study focuses on the mysticized a...

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Main Author: Uibu, Marko (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox [2016]
In: Implicit religion
Year: 2016, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Pages: 267-282
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Viilma, Luule 1950-2002 / Estonia / Religiosity / Esotericism
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B mind-body-spirit books
B VILMA, Luule
B New Spirituality
B post-Soviet health system
B meaning of illness
B alternative healing
B SELF-help materials
B Women authors
B Implicit Religion
B Estonia
B Luule Viilma
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