“Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion” undersøger, hvordan psykologi og religion hænger sammen. Den analyserer religiøse ritualer, symboler og myter fra et psykologisk perspektiv. Opslagsværket er nyttigt for forskere, terapeuter og præster og giver indsigt i, hvordan religiøse oplevelser og symbolik påvirker menneskelig adfærd.
Titel på undersøgelse:
Rites of Passage for Boys.
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Hele abstrakt på originalsprog:
The “Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion” (Springer) offers an expansive exploration of the interplay between psychological principles and religious experience, weaving together insights from diverse cultural and scholarly perspectives. Spanning numerous entries, it examines how faith shapes mental processes—identity, emotion, and coping—while probing psychological phenomena like mysticism, ritual, and moral development through a spiritual lens. The text bridges Western and Eastern traditions, delving into concepts such as transcendence, the unconscious, and the therapeutic potential of belief systems, alongside pathologies like religious obsession. Edited by experts, it integrates empirical research with theoretical discourse, spotlighting figures like Jung and Freud, whose works frame the psyche-religion nexus. While rich in scope, it calls for deeper cross-disciplinary analysis to fully unravel these intricate ties. This resource serves psychologists, theologians, and educators seeking to understand the profound dance between mind and spirit across human history.