Psychosis or Mystical Religious Experience?
Author | : Susan L. DeHoff |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2018-02-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319682617 |
ISBN-13 | : 331968261X |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Download or read book Psychosis or Mystical Religious Experience? written by Susan L. DeHoff and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a new paradigm for distinguishing psychotic and mystical religious experiences. In order to explore how Presbyterian pastors differentiate such events, Susan L. DeHoff draws from Reformed theology, psychological theory, and robust qualitative research. Following a conversation among multidisciplinary voices, she presents a new paradigm considering the similarities, differences, and possible overlap of psychotic and mystical religious experiences.