The Idea of the Holy

The Idea of the Holy is a book written by Rudolf Otto in 1926, which explores the non-rational factor in the idea of the divine. Otto argues that the concept of the holy is distinct from other concepts of religious experience, such as the moral or the aesthetic. He suggests that the holy is an experience of the numinous, which is beyond rational understanding and can only be apprehended through direct experience. Otto draws on a range of religious traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, to explore the universal nature of the experience of the holy. He also examines the role of ritual, symbolism, and myth in shaping our understanding of the divine. The Idea of the Holy is a seminal work in the field of religious studies, and has had a profound influence on the study of religion and spirituality.An Inquiry into the Non Rational Factor in the Idea of the Divine and its Relation to the Rational.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.