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Author Byrnes, Joseph F., 1939-

Title The psychology of religion / Joseph F. Byrnes
Published New York : Free Press ; London : Collier Macmillan, [1984]
©1984

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Description xi, 308 pages ; 24 cm
Contents The psychological study of the religious experience. General psychology and the psychology of religion ; Describing religious thoughts and feelings : William James to the present -- Religion within the context of personality. Religion out of depth conflict : Freud and Jung ; Personal religious goals : Allport, Maslow, and May -- Religious development through social interaction. Religious development : the traditions of Erikson and Piaget ; The influence of society -- Religion in psychological research and therapy. Psychological research on the religious experience ; Therapeutic approaches to religious problems -- Conclusion. General theories and unique lives
Analysis Religious experiences expounded by psychology
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 263-300
Subject Experience (Religion)
Psychology, Religious.
Religion and sociology.
LC no. 84047854
ISBN 0029035805