Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion

David A. Leeming & Kathryn Madden & Stanton Marlan

Language: English

Publisher: Springer US

Published: Oct 28, 2009

Description:

Integrating psychology and religion, this unique encyclopedia offers a rich contribution to the development of human self-understanding. It provides an intellectually rigorous collection of psychological interpretations of the stories, rituals, motifs, symbols, doctrines, dogmas, and experiences of the world’s religious traditions. Easy-to-read, the encyclopedia draws from forty different religions, including modern world religions and older religious movements. It is of particular interest to researchers and professionals in psychology and religion.