Book read the idea of the holy by rudolf otto german. Otto starts the idea of the holy by arguing that the nonrational in religion must be given its due importance, then goes on to introduce and develop his notion of the numinous. His early teacher at gottingen, albrecht ritschl, had located religion in the realm of value judgments, whereas, more significantly, his theological colleague at gottingen. Rudolf otto was a german expert in theology and history of the religion who devoted last ten years of his life to the comparative study of living faiths of the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rudolf otto translated by harvey the idea of the holy an inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational. Complete summary of rudolf otto s the idea of the holy. Otto is adding to what we discussed about the mystical experience under james. The idea of the holy is one of the enduring classics of 20thcentury german theology. Rudolf otto on how the fearful and fascinating mystery of.
The idea of the holy an inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational by rudolf otto thanslated by john w. The lutheran theologian rudolf otto coined the term numinous and defined it as a nonrational, nonsensory experience or feeling whose primary and immediate object is outside the self. Rudolf otto made waves with his 1917 work, the idea of the holy, influencing thinkers like martin heidegger, hansgeorg gadamer, mircea eliade, karl barth, carl jung, c. End of notes on the idea of the holy by rudolph otto. The idea of the holy christian classics ethereal library. Publication date 1923 topics iiit collection digitallibraryindia. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. Nowadays reading books are more than want or need but also turn into a life style.
Rudolf otto rudolf otto the idea of the holy various influences had played upon otto s reflections through the years, aiding him in reformulating the religious category that was to carry him beyond schleiermacher. Discussion of themes and motifs in rudolf otto s the idea of the holy. As a kind of first approximation for the wholly new concept he is giving us, otto characterises the numinous as the holy i. Ill assume that, while some may lack completely any consciousness of the numinous and some mystics devote their entire lives to its evocation, most people catch glimpses of the numinous at various points in their lives, and have some idea of the subjective experience otto is referring to. Harvey professor of philosophy at armslrong college ji ewcastleontyne oxford university press london new york toronto. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The idea of the holy interpretation and analysis by dr. The idea of the holy an inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational by rudolf otto.
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