Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion 2 vols

Until now no single encyclopedia has integrated psychology and religion in the context of modern social and behavioral sciences. Integrating psychology and religion, this new encyclopedia offers a rich contribution to the development of human self-understanding. The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion provides a definitive and intellectually rigorous collection of psychological interpretations of the stories, rituals, motifs, symbols, doctrines, dogmas, and experiences of the world's religious and mythological traditions. A broad range of psychological approaches are used in order to help readers understand the form and content of religious experience as well as offer insight into the meanings of religious symbols and themes. Easy to read and scrupulously edited, 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. Written for: Researchers in psychology and religion; clinicians; therapists; university and public libraries; clergy, pastoral agents and spiritual directors interested in the psychological aspects of faith and religious practice.