Panchuk, Michelle

Religious Trauma (Elements in the Problems of God)

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ISBN 13:
9781009269674
author:
Panchuk, Michelle
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2025
Pages:
82
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Religion, Philosophy, ,
Condition:
New
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£22.00

Description

Religious Trauma by Michelle Panchuk explores a complex and often overlooked topic: the impact of trauma on individuals who have experienced abuse within religious contexts. This philosophical exploration delves into the neurobiological basis of psychological trauma, its effects on human agency, and how it relates to fundamental questions in philosophy of religion. The book examines three perennial topics in this field: the problem of evil, the problem of divine hiddenness, and religious experience. Through a combination of historical analysis, personal narratives, and philosophical inquiry, Panchuk sheds light on the social epistemology of religious trauma and its implications for our understanding of faith and spirituality. By investigating the intersections between psychology, philosophy, and religion, Religious Trauma offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of a deeply personal and universally relevant issue.

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