First published 2017
In "Psychology and Western Religion," pioneering psychoanalyst Carl Jung delves into the deep wellsprings of religious experience. Blending rigorous scholarship with vivid anecdotes, Jung illuminates the hidden connections between the human mind and the sacred. From the symbolic power of ritual to the transcendent pull of mysticism, he reveals the psyche's innate capacity for spiritual communion. As Jung challenges dogma and convention, he invites readers on a journey of self-discovery, unearthing the universal archetypes that unite us all. Lyrical and incisive, this seminal work remains an essential guide to the interplay of faith, consciousness, and the boundless mystery of the human experience.
Genres: psychology, 20th-century, religion, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: self-discovery
Period: 20th-Century
316 pages · Hardcover · Routledge