Mudrost hrvatskoga naroda
The book The Wisdom of the Croatian People, Rev. Stjepan Gnječ presents a collection of folk sayings, proverbs, wise thoughts and spiritual reflections that reflect the centuries-old tradition, culture and life philosophy of the Croatian people.
The book contains 30,180 Croatian folk proverbs. Through collected folk wisdom, the author investigates how our ancestors thought about life, religion, work, family and morality, showing how these teachings are still relevant today.
Gnječ analyzes sayings not only as a linguistic and cultural phenomenon but also as part of national identity, revealing their connection with Christian values and ethics. Through thematic sections, the book deals with wisdom in everyday life, relationships with others, work, weather conditions and religion, emphasizing how these messages shaped the mentality of Croatian people.
This book is not only a collection of proverbs, but also a deep reflection on tradition and moral principles, offering readers the opportunity to find inspiration and guidance for modern life through folk sayings.
One copy is available
