The Numinous and Modernity: An Interpretation of Rudolf Otto`s Philosophy of Religion

By Todd A. Gooch

The author traces the development of Rudolf Otto's attempt to construct a normative science of religion. This should respond to concerns facing Protestant theologians in Germany at the turn of the century. Moreover, he examines the reception of Otto's ideas after World War One. The volume contains name and subject indexes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110167999
• ISBN13: 9783110167993
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 233 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary