The Psychology of Religion: A Short IntroductionDesigned for students and general readers alike, this new introduction to the psychology of religion offers a thorough coverage of the subject, from its troubled history to the latest theories. Drawing from a wide of cultures and faiths, the book considers the key themes of the psychology of religion. This book, accompanied by diagrams and case studies, ensures that readers of all levels will gain an understanding of such complex topics as the relationship between religion and moral belief and the development of faith. Other areas covered include: prayer, prophecy and conversion - the nature of religious behaviour; religious beliefs, and their influence on emotional well-being; disorders of the mid - the relationship between religion and psychopathology; the controversial question of religion and prejudice. This book should be of interest to scholars, students and all those interested in the subject. |
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... activity as involving five different ' dimensions ' , all of which might be independent of each other - at least in theory . For example a person who has a lot of mysti- cal experiences may not necessarily engage in every prescribed ...
... activity as involving five different ' dimensions ' , all of which might be independent of each other - at least in theory . For example a person who has a lot of mysti- cal experiences may not necessarily engage in every prescribed ...
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... activity was associated with reported use of religious interpretations of stress . The beliefs and cognitions that were used more often by religiously- active people in coping with stress included the following : Ultimately , it is all ...
... activity was associated with reported use of religious interpretations of stress . The beliefs and cognitions that were used more often by religiously- active people in coping with stress included the following : Ultimately , it is all ...
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... activity , even though this was often the view of those who did not speak in tongues . It was seen as calm and calming and often carried on in private along with other activities such as cooking . Glossolalia may sound like ' crazy talk ...
... activity , even though this was often the view of those who did not speak in tongues . It was seen as calm and calming and often carried on in private along with other activities such as cooking . Glossolalia may sound like ' crazy talk ...
Contents
A short history of the uneasy relationship between | 6 |
Gender | 12 |
RELIGIOUS BEHAVIOUR | 37 |
Copyright | |
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