Religious Otherness and National Identity in Scandinavia, c. 1790–1960: The Construction of Jews, Mormons,...

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Frode Ulvund

Religious Otherness and National Identity in Scandinavia, c. 1790–1960

The Construction of Jews, Mormons, and Jesuits as Anti-Citizens and Enemies of Society

Frode Ulvund

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English

De Gruyter
16 December 2020

European history; Social & cultural history; Judaism: worship, rites & ceremonies; Jewish studies

Series: Religious Minorities in the North

"The author discusses how religious groups, especially Jews, Mormons and Jesuits, were labeled as foreign and constructed as political, moral and national threats in Scandinavia in different periods between c. 1790 and 1960. Key questions are who articulated such opinions, how was the threat depicted, and to what extent did it influence state policies towards these groups. A special focus is given to Norway, because the Constitution of 1814 included a ban against Jews (repelled in 1851) and Jesuits (repelled in 1956), and because Mormons were denied the status of a legal religion until freedom of religion was codified in the Constitution in 1964. The author emphasizes how the construction of religious minorities as perils of society influenced the definition of national identities in all Scandinavia, from the late 18th Century until well after WWII. The argument is that Jews, Mormons and Jesuits all were constructed as ""anti-citizens"", as opposites of what it meant to be ""good"" citizens of the nation. The discourse that framed the need for national protection against foreign religious groups was transboundary. Consequently, transnational stereotypes contributed significantly in defining national identities."

By: Frode Ulvund
Imprint: De Gruyter
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: "Translated, expanded and revised edition of ""Nasjonens antiborgere. Forestillinger om religiøse minoriteter som samfunnsfiender, 1814-1964"". Oslo: Cappelen Damm Akademisk 2017."
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 593g
ISBN: 9783110654295
ISBN 10: 3110654296
Series: Religious Minorities in the North
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 16 December 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Frode Ulvund, University of Bergen, Norway.