The Religious Sentiment

Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 398K words
Chapters: 40

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Religious Sentiment by Daniel G. BrintonAuthor: Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899,Language: English, Class: BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism, Release Date: Sep 22, 2009

Editor's review

The Religious Sentiment is an early work by Daniel G. Brinton at the intersection of religious studies and psychology. Concise in length, it discusses the psychological roots and manifestations of human religious emotion and bears the clear imprint of late nineteenth-century comparative religion and anthropology. Its value lies not in providing contemporary academic conclusions but in showing how scholars a century ago understood religious experience through experience and speculation, which is quite useful for readers tracing the history of religious studies and examining changes in research paradigms of religious emotion. The discussion is plain in language and clear in structure, suitable as supplementary reading for courses in religious studies, the history of psychology, or anthropology, and also suitable for general readers interested in religious psychology to read chapter by chapter in a quiet setting. It should be noted that some views in the book are limited by their era; readers should read with a critical eye and think in comparison with contemporary research rather than treating it as definitive. Overall, this is a small book suitable for slow reading, note-taking, and checking background materials.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students of religious studies, psychology, or anthropology who need to understand early research perspectives
General readers interested in religious emotion and religious psychology
Readers studying the intellectual history of the late nineteenth century, who may use it as historical source material
Readers who enjoy short academic essays and are willing to read slowly and take notes

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping to obtain the latest conclusions of contemporary religious psychology
Leisure readers who prefer literary narrative or plot-driven content
Beginners lacking patience for abstract speculation and theoretical discussion

Reading tips

First read the table of contents and introduction to grasp the book's framework, then read each chapter closely and make summaries.
While reading, compare with contemporary research in religious psychology and mark the views in the book that are limited by their era.
Read alongside a general history of religious studies to supplement background knowledge.
After each chapter, write a brief commentary recording your own questions and judgments.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers without a foundation in religious studies?

It can be read, but requires some patience. The book discusses the psychological basis of religious emotion; the language is not overly difficult, but it involves the academic context of the late nineteenth century. It is advisable first to understand the basic background of comparative religion, or read it alongside general history works, and check unfamiliar concepts promptly; the reading experience will then be smoother.

Do the views in the book still hold today?

They should not be used directly as contemporary conclusions. The book reflects the academic perspectives and methods of more than a century ago, and some discussions are limited by their era. Its value lies mainly in reference for academic history and inspiration for problem awareness; readers should read with a critical eye and compare it with contemporary research in religious psychology.

What should be noted when reading the electronic edition?

This book is a public-domain e-book; it is advisable to use reading software that supports annotation, to facilitate marking arguments and questions. Lacking modern editorial processing, the layout or notes may be brief; unfamiliar names and terms can be checked separately. It is suitable for chapter-by-chapter reading, not for rapid reading all at once.

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About the author

Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899 Author

Daniel G. Brinton (1837–1899) was an American scholar of the languages and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The library holds 24 of his works, covering linguistics, mythology, and the decipherment of ancient scripts. His representative works include The Myths of the New World, a survey of New World mythologies; A Primer of Mayan Hieroglyphics and The Ancient Phonetic Alphabet of Yucatan, which examine Maya writing and Yucatec phonetic signs; and Ancient Nahuatl Poetry, a collection and translation of ancient Mexican Nahuatl poems. He also wrote The Lenâpé and Their Legends and The Books of Chilan Balam, dealing with Delaware traditions and Maya documents. Grounded in primary sources, his writing emphasizes the organization and comparison of linguistic materials, offering useful texts and descriptions for early research on the Indigenous Americas.