Conversion of Iceland: Icelander's Religious Conflicts Through the Years
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The Icelanders are a people with many historical accounts and strong faith. Since settling
in Iceland, they have struggled between faith in their pagan gods and Christianity. Extensive
research using primary sources such as the Book of the Icelanders and multiple sagas shows
religion has always played a significant role in their adventures, travels, wars, and home life.
Blood has been shed, wars waged, and cultures changed in the name of religion. The Book of
Settlements tells in the early years, Christians and pagans lived together, but because of warfare,
political, economic, and social reasons they needed to declare one and only one religion. The
Althing declared Christianity as Iceland's official religion. This did not stop the struggle, and
ignited problems of its own. Christianity was Iceland's only recognized religion until 1874 when
the 64th article of the Constitution guaranteed freedom of religion. Once doors were opened to
other religions, Icelandic people began to convert to their ancient Norse gods. While laws
continue to favor Christianity, Asatru is the fastest growing religion in Iceland today. As from
the time of the first settlers, the battle of religions in Iceland is still alive today
in Iceland, they have struggled between faith in their pagan gods and Christianity. Extensive
research using primary sources such as the Book of the Icelanders and multiple sagas shows
religion has always played a significant role in their adventures, travels, wars, and home life.
Blood has been shed, wars waged, and cultures changed in the name of religion. The Book of
Settlements tells in the early years, Christians and pagans lived together, but because of warfare,
political, economic, and social reasons they needed to declare one and only one religion. The
Althing declared Christianity as Iceland's official religion. This did not stop the struggle, and
ignited problems of its own. Christianity was Iceland's only recognized religion until 1874 when
the 64th article of the Constitution guaranteed freedom of religion. Once doors were opened to
other religions, Icelandic people began to convert to their ancient Norse gods. While laws
continue to favor Christianity, Asatru is the fastest growing religion in Iceland today. As from
the time of the first settlers, the battle of religions in Iceland is still alive today
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B09MYSMG4W
ISBN13:9798777870353
Release Date:December 2021
Publisher:Independently Published
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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