The Function of the Koran and the Psychology of Religion

This response does not question the analysis of the Koran in terms of Kohut's selfobject theory. It is a reasonable, although highly idealized interpretation, probably representing a new dimension of Koranic exegesis. Zari Hedayat-Diba' s article raises a number of additional questions abo...

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Main Author: Geels, Antoon 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 1997
In: The international journal for the psychology of religion
Year: 1997, Volume: 7, Issue: 4, Pages: 237-240
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Summary:This response does not question the analysis of the Koran in terms of Kohut's selfobject theory. It is a reasonable, although highly idealized interpretation, probably representing a new dimension of Koranic exegesis. Zari Hedayat-Diba' s article raises a number of additional questions about the emotional function of the Koran and how individual Muslims use the Book in their lives.
ISSN:1532-7582
Contains:Enthalten in: The international journal for the psychology of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1207/s15327582ijpr0704_2