Rudolf otto the idea of the holy enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Since the english translation first appeared in 1923, rudolf otto s volume has established itself as a classic in the field of religious philosophy. Otto, rudolf, 18691937 published by translated by john w. The specialized appendixes on pages 179229 have been omitted. Rudolf otto and the numinous experience flashcards quizlet. Given that the idea of the holy was originally published in 1917, it is tempting to ask to what extend, if any, the book might be seen as ottos contribution to the german war effort. Rudolf otto 25 september 1869 7 march 1937 was an eminent german lutheran. Rudolf ottos the idea of the holy rev isited 547 conceiving of the numinous as the formal object is, i think, a ppropriate and can also help dispel a plethora of criticism that accuses. The idea of the holy by rudolf otto first published in 1923. Rudolf otto translated by harvey the idea of the holy an inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational. Rather, it actually an expression again of the creatureconsciousness which, apart from denying free will, actually recognizes it as part of the creature, and therefore reduced to naught in the face of the eternal power. It is a transcendental psychology that provides a means of expressing the. Complete summary of rudolf otto s the idea of the holy. The rational basis for the knowledge of this element of religion is found in the a priori category of the holy.
Feb 18, 2003 the idea of the holy, however, may be easier to grasp, with big gloves and iron tongs, than the actual experience of an encounter with the holy. Though he in no way discounts the rational he maintains there are non rational. In this article, i mainly rely on the idea of the holy when i refer to ottos idea of the numinous. Discussion of themes and motifs in rudolf otto s the idea of the holy. He is regarded as one of the most influential scholars of religion in the early twentieth century and is best known for his concept of the numinous, a profound emotional experience he argued was at the heart of the worlds religions. It is one of the most successful german theological books of the 20th century, has never gone out of print, and is now available in about 20 languages. Before religion became morality touched with emotion it was the emotion itself, or a group of emotions, and it still is. Discussion of themes and motifs in rudolf ottos the idea of the holy. Nov 25, 2011 the idea of the holy an inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational by rudolf otto. Buy the idea of the holy galaxy books 2 by rudolf otto, john w. Rudolf otto german philosopher and theologian britannica. The idea of the holy, however, may be easier to grasp, with big gloves and iron tongs, than the actual experience of an encounter with the holy.
This book explores the esoteric and ineffable, and is best approached with a pen or pencil in hand to underline passages and write in the margins. The idea of the holytext of first english edition by rudolf. Otto is adding to what we discussed about the mystical experience under james. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It offers an indepth inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational. Given that the idea of the holy was originally published in 1917, it is tempting to ask to what extend, if any, the book might be seen as otto s contribution to the german war effort.
For otto, categories apply to knowledge of real, independent entities. The idea of the holy an inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational by rudolf otto thanslated by john w. Otto starts the idea of the holy by arguing that the nonrational in religion must be given its due importance, then goes on to introduce and develop his notion of the numinous. Stressed the unique and essentially nonrational nature of religious reality. Some of the concepts discussed include the intuition that the commission of sin is the angry gods punishment for sin, the idea that the kingdom of god is something mysterious and wholly other greatness and marvel absolute contrasted with the world of here and now, and pauls depreciation of the flesh as an expression of the. He does so using what he calls idealogues, by which he means descriptive words which would apply to things which we experience in the physical world as a way of giving us a hint of what the ineffable holiness is. Obtenez votre kindle ici, or download a free kindle reading app. Harvey professor of philosophy at armslrong college ji ewcastleontyne oxford university press london new york toronto. Otto holds that this nonrational element of religion is of the nature of creaturefeeling, in which one feels himself to be confronting his creator.
In this first part of this brief study of the idea of the holy we summarise what we take to be ottos two most important themes. The idea of the holy, 1923 is his most important work read more. The idea of the holytext of first english edition by. This pronouncement applies to rudolf ottos classic the idea of the holy which lewis had read. Rudolf otto, geboren als karl louis rudolph otto 25.
Ottos most famous work is the idea of the holy, published first in german in 1917, and first translated into english in 1923. The idea of the holy second edition 9780195002102 by rudolf otto. Aug 18, 2010 rudolf otto s the idea of the holy has powerfully impacted the psychology of religion at least in part because it reads the human document in a profoundly insightful way, offering us an astute account of our ability to know the infinite in the midst of a finite world. Complete summary of rudolf ottos the idea of the holy. Rudolf otto, german theologian, philosopher, and historian of religion, who exerted worldwide influence through his investigation of mans experience of the holy. To download click on link in the links table below description. The idea of the holy interpretation and analysis dr. Fear of the shadow, the daemon, is the beginning of subjective religious experience according to rudolf otto in the idea of the holy. The idea of the holy, 1923 is his most important work. The idea of the holy ebook by rudolf otto rakuten kobo. There are two considerations that make this seem like a reasonable question. Secondly, he indicates that the usage of the word to represent the sacred places in the routine of human nature is misleading on the meaning of the word. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. As a kind of first approximation for the wholly new concept he is giving us, otto characterises the numinous as the holy i.
This pronouncement applies to rudolf otto s classic the idea of the holy which lewis had read. Numen and the numinous 1 holinessthe holyis a category of interpretation and valuation peculiar to the sphere of religion. Jun 30, 2017 first, otto considers the usage of the word holy in explaining the good morals within the ethics and cultural set ups being inaccurate casement and david 34. Rudolf otto 25 september 1869 7 march 1937 was an eminent german lutheran theologian, philosopher, and comparative religionist.
All i can say after having read several of the lists books is that lewis has strange tastes. Since the english translation first appeared in 1923, rudolf ottos idea of the holy has established itself as a classic in the field of religious philosophy. Otto describes the central feeling of the mystical experience as a kind of creaturefeeling. Other articles where the idea of the holy is discussed. Otto particularly develops the idea of the nonrational element in our encounter with god. In the second part, we comment on them in turn the numinous in religious experience. The idea of the holy is ottos attempt to pick up where systematic theology. Ottos contribution to religious thought, four central. Click to see full description this work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Firstly, otto claims explicitly that christianity is the highest form of religion.
Rudolf otto s the idea of the holy rev isited 551 2 the numinous as atmospheric quality so far, i hav e argued that we can make bett er sense of otto s claim about the numinous being an. The idea of the holyinterpretation and analysis dr. Otto starts the idea of the holy by arguing that the nonrational in religion must be given its due importance, then goes on to introduce and. Ottos theory of religious experience as encounter with. Rudolf ottos classic the idea of the holy brims with deep theological and philosophical. Both author and translator make it clear that religion must accommodate both the numinous and the ethical. The author of the present book calls them the nonrational feelings, the sense of the tremendous, the awful, the mysterious, or, in a word of his own choosing, the numinous. An inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational was first published by oxford university press in 1923. The idea of the holy rudolf otto 1950 excerpted from the idea of the holy, 2nd ed.
Rudolf otto s book deserves pride of place for his articulation of the idea of the holy and his usage of the term numinous to describe the otherness of god. The idea of the holy an inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational by rudolf otto. The idea of the holy by rudolf otto, 9780195002102, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rudolf ottos attempts to hint at what we mean by holiness and the holy are excellent.
Lewis topten list of books that influenced him, reasoning that if it was good enough for lewis, it was probably worth my time to read. It offers an indepth inquiry into the nonrational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the. The idea of the holy 1917 the idea of the holy 1915 an inquiry into the nonrational. Instead, rudolf otto tries to give an idea of what we mean when we say that something is holy. The idea of the holy, 1923 is his most important work early life and academic career. First, otto considers the usage of the word holy in explaining the good morals within the ethics and cultural set ups being inaccurate casement and david 34. It is, indeed, applied by transference to another spherethat of ethicsbut it is not itself. Our utterly deferential fright is encapsulated in that hoary old testament expression, the wrath of yahweh.
The idea of the holy by rudolf otto and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It would not be based on the knowledge of danger, for no one is primarily afraid of what a. In some ways you could say that for some people, myself included, the idea of the holy is like a flame for moths. The idea of the holy by rudolf otto nook book ebook. The lutheran theologian rudolf otto coined the term numinous and defined it as a nonrational, nonsensory experience or feeling whose primary and immediate object is outside the self. Rudolf ottos the idea of the holy rev isited 551 2 the numinous as atmospheric quality so far, i hav e argued that we can make bett er sense of ottos claim about the numinous being an. Since the english translation first appeared in 1923, rudolf ottos volume has established itself as a classic in the field of religious philosophy. In the idea of holy rudolf otto 18691937 argued that all religious experiences were numinous in nature. Publication date 1923 topics iiit collection digitallibraryindia. Rudolf ottos book deserves pride of place for his articulation of the idea of the holy and his usage of the term numinous to describe the otherness of god. Otto s most famous work is the idea of the holy, published first in german in 1917, and first translated into english in 1923. In this paper, i have attempted to interpret and analyze the concept and picture of god as has been propounded in the idea of holy by rudolf otto. Unfortunately, otto is not widely read or studied in us classrooms todayespecially at the graduate level. This brief outline is based on a 1973 reprint of the second edition.
I n the short time at my disposal i think i cannot do better than consider in succession what i take to be the four cardinal. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I n the short time at my disposal i think i cannot do better than consider in succession what i take to be the four cardinal elements in dr. Ottos concept of the numinous influenced thinkers including carl. Rudolf ottos the idea of the holy has powerfully impacted the psychology of religion at least in part because it reads the human document in a profoundly insightful way, offering us an astute account of our ability to know the infinite in the midst of a finite world. The idea of the holy is one of the enduring classics of 20thcentury german theology. I decided to read the idea of the holy by rudolf otto when i saw that it was on c. To express the reality of the sacred as the defining element of religious experience. Theologian and religious scholar in the german protestant tradition. Since the english translation first appeared in 1923, rudolf otto s idea of the holy has established itself as a classic in the field of religious philosophy. He does warn the reader that if they have never experienced a deeplyfelt religious experience, they need not read any further.
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