The Divine Archetype

Download or read book The Divine Archetype written by Brant Wenegrat and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What psychological attributes account for belief in God? How does belief in God affect psychological functioning? By applying recently developed sociobiologic concepts to religious psychology, Brant Wenegrat provides new insights into why people believe in God and how they use religion in their everyday lives. "The Divine Archetype" helps to overcome obstacles to viewing the human mind in naturalistic terms, and it sheds new light on theories of human behavior -- such as Freudian and Jungian theories -- that have been applied to religion. There are numerous vignettes to illustrate important points, as well as portraits of historical figures, such as Freud and Gandhi. "The Divine Archetype" also includes an appendix that explores the relationship among mental illness, religion, and adaptation. There is an extensive bibliography on psychological, sociobiological, and religious topics. -- From publisher's description.