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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Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
[2017]
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Religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 47, Issue: 4, Pages: 718-744 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
The Sacred
/ Spirituality
/ Religion
/ Meaning
/ Holiness
/ Psychology
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IxTheo Classification: | AA Study of religion AE Psychology of religion ZD Psychology |
Further subjects: | B
Spirituality
B Sanctification B Psychology B Religion B Sacred |
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