Some contributions of a psychological approach to the study of the sacred

This paper examines some of the contributions psychology is making to the study of the sacred and its role in human functioning. The focus here is not on the ontological reality of the sacred, but rather perceptions of the sacred. We suggest that psychological theory and research on this topic offer...

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Authors: Pargament, Kenneth I. 1950- (Author) ; Oman, Doug ca. 21. Jh. (Author) ; Pomerleau, Julie (Author) ; Mahoney, Annette ca. 20./21. Jh. (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group [2017]
In: Religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 47, Issue: 4, Pages: 718-744
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B The Sacred / Spirituality / Religion / Meaning / Holiness / Psychology
IxTheo Classification:AA Study of religion
AE Psychology of religion
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Sanctification
B Psychology
B Religion
B Sacred
Online Access: Volltext (doi)