The Natural History of Religious Feeling: A Question of Miracles in the Soul
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book, written by an expert in the field of religious studies, is a scholarly work that delves into the complex and fascinating relationship between human emotion and religious belief. The author presents a comprehensive examination of the various religious experiences, both natural and supernatural, that humans have reported throughout history. The book is divided into four main parts. The first part explores the natural causes behind religious feelings, such as tropisms and instincts. The second part examines the religious ecstasy, which is a state of heightened emotion often associated with religious experiences. The third part focuses on conversion, a sudden and profound change in one's religious beliefs. The final part discusses the practical consequences of these religious experiences, such as the formation of religious communities and the development of religious doctrines. One of the key themes in this book is the idea that religious experiences are not always the result of supernatural intervention. The author argues that many of the experiences that people attribute to divine inspiration can actually be explained by natural causes. This is a controversial idea, but one that is supported by a wealth of evidence. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in religious experience. It offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of this complex phenomenon, and it challenges many of the traditional assumptions about the role of supernatural forces in religion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- The Natural History of Religious Feeling: A Question of Miracles in the Soul
- Author
- Isaac A. Cornelison
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331642175
- ISBN 13
- 9781331642176
- Seller catalogs
- Christianity
Explore how religious feeling develops from natural causes, not miracles.
This book investigates the roots of faith by examining emotion, psychology, and the ways our bodies and minds influence what we call spiritual experience. It argues for a careful look at conversion, regeneration, and religious ecstasy through a scientific lens, offering a broader view of what shapes belief.
Drawing on historical and contemporary thought, the work reframes miracles as exceptional claims and centers natural factors in religious life. It asks tough questions about what counts as conversion and how emotion and bodily states interact with belief. The result is a measured, accessible approach to how faith grows in real life, not just in extraordinary moments.
- Definition and critique of common interpretations of religious conversion and miracle.
- How emotion, physiology, and environment contribute to spiritual experiences.
- Historical perspectives on prophecy, ecstasy, and religious revival.
- Clarified distinctions between natural causes and divine agency in faith development.
Ideal for readers of religious studies, philosophy of religion, and anyone curious about how religious feeling takes root in daily life.
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