The Varieties of Religious Experience: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

This is one of the most remarkable books ever written about religious experience. James captures the reader’s attention with vivid instances of religious experience collected from diverse sources, including classical religious texts, newspaper articles, and clinical studies. In this collection of Gifford lectures given in Scotland in 1901, James analyzes religious experience, using wonderful examples, penetrating psychological analysis, and memorable typologies.
Quick facts about The Varieties of Religious Experience
- Title: The Varieties of Religious Experience
- Author: William James
- First published: 1817
- Genre: religious psychology, religion, conversion
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1073561W
Where to read The Varieties of Religious Experience
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What is The Varieties of Religious Experience about?
This is one of the most remarkable books ever written about religious experience.
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The Varieties of Religious Experience was written by William James.
When was The Varieties of Religious Experience published?
The Varieties of Religious Experience was first published in 1817.



