The psychoanalytic approach to religion has changed radically during the
course of the twentieth century. In both clinical and theoretical work
in psychoanalysis, developments have taken place that frequently are not
noted by persons who assume that all that can be said has been said by
Freud.
The study of religious phenomena, persons, events and traditions has
always been a substantial part of applied psychoanalysis and here also
major developments have taken place. It is no exaggeration to state that
the scientific study of religion has been revolutionized by the
integration of psychological perspectives, including the field of
psychoanalysis.
This volume differs from other recent publications on the topic of
psychoanalysis and religion in drawing upon the entire field of
psychoanalytic involvement with religion. It is interdisciplinary in
approach and unlike other books on the topic brings together an
exceptional combination of theoretical, empirical and clinical studies.
No other book provides integrated examples of all three types of work.