psychology of religion

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psychology of religion

The varieties of religious experience

a study in human nature
2012
Collects lectures by philosopher and psychologist William James in which he discusses the religious experiences of individuals from various cultures and eras and explores how religion enriches human life.

The forgotten creed

Christianity's original struggle against bigotry, slavery, and sexism
2018
"Explores an early, forgotten creed in the Letters of Paul. Traces early Christian attitudes towards race, gender, and class. Discusses the radical inclusivism in the earliest Christian movement, and investigates how and why Christianity changed to become less inclusive"--OCLC.

The righteous mind

why good people are divided by politics and religion
2013
An investigation into the origins of morality, which turns out to be the basis for religion and politics. The book explains the American culture wars and refutes the "New Atheists.".
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Care of the soul

a guide for cultivating depth and sacredness in everyday life
1994
Shows how to add spirituality, depth, and meaning to modern day life by nurturing the soul.

Modern man in search of a soul

1933
A translation of pioneering psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung's classic text on dream analysis, the primitive unconscious, the relationship between psychology and religion, and the differences between his theories and those of Freud.

Cults in our midst

1995
Gives practical strategies and suggestions for understanding the cult phenomenon and helping cult members break free.
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