Religion in Psychodynamic Perspective

`Dr. Pruyser was one of the foremost contemporary contributors to the psychology of religion; and clinical psychologist that he was, his work was of interest far beyond the relatively small circle of persons actively interested in the psychology of religion. Certainly a collection of his papers would have immediate appeal to a variety of constituents.' David Wulff, Wheaton College
'Simply put, there is no person who was held in more esteem in the psychodynamic study of religion than Paul Pruyser. His work is of immense and continuing importance...The value of this text is in bringing together a selection of Pruyser's work that will be useful for researchers, students and practitioners.' Ralph Hood, University of Tennessee
`a most valuable insight into psychological aspects of religious experience and religious function, and future prospects for the psychological study of religion ... there is enormous stimulation in reading this psychologist of religion who is also a religious psychologist, with his interdisciplinary approach and great insight into some of the deep questions of religious belief and experience.' David Atkinson, Church Times
'probably the most accessible and useful to the general reader in the pastoral studies field ... this slightly repetitive collection deserves attention and would make an excellent and relatively gentle introduction to the psychodynamic aspect of religion. It certainly made me want to read more of Pruyser's work.' Stephen Pattison, The Open University, Contact 108, 1992:2
'Because of the greatness of the author, this collection of papers is of great importance for all researchers in the religious sciences, for human scientists as well as for theologians.' J. Corveleyn, Journal of Empirical Theology 6(1993)1
'A scholarly inquiry from a broadly psychodynamic perspective ... Pruyser's work has provided immense stimulus to the psychological study of religion. This book is a valuable resource for students.' David Atkinson, Corpur Christi, Oxford, Theological Book Review, Vol. 5, No. 2, February 1993