Psychology and Religion

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: G. Stephens Spinks
DOI: 10.4324/9781003740957-2
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Abstract

The value of studies in the psychology of religion has in recent years been increased greatly by contributions from archaeology, anthropology, ethnology and sociology. But the difficulties of defining the exact boundaries of psychology, and the fact that the nature of religion is such that it eludes exhaustive definition, present us with problems of a special kind.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Religion Spirituality and Psychology Study and Philosophy of Religion Jungian Analytical Psychology

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
3–15
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter