The Varieties of Religious Experience

Considered by many to be the father of modern psychology, William James here has presented a clear account of the personal religious experiences described by ordinary men and women in their lives, as well as the paths taken by the famous saints and mystics towards religious enlightenment. Though dealing mostly with the Christian religion, this book should bring a clearer understanding to anyone who has ever wrestled with the question of faith and the nature of God in his or her own life.

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