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Reprint of 1923 First English Edition. Otto's most famous work is The Idea of the Holy, published first in German in 1917, and first translated into English in 1923. It is one of the most successful German theological books of the 20th century, has never gone out of print, and... Read Full Overview

Since the English translation first appeared in 1923, Rudolf Otto's volume has established itself as a classic in the field of religious philosophy. It offers an in-depth inquiry into the non-rational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it... Read Full Overview

""The Idea of the Holy: An Inquiry into the Non-Rational Factor in the Idea of the Divine"" is a philosophical exploration of the concept of the divine and its relationship to human experience. Written by German theologian Rudolf Otto, the book argues that the experience of the... Read Full Overview

The Idea of the Holy is a book written by Rudolf Otto in 1926, which explores the concept of the divine and the non-rational factors that shape our understanding of it. This large print edition provides an accessible format for readers who may have difficulty with smaller print... Read Full Overview

Rudolf Otto, geboren 1869, Studium der Theologie in Erlangen und G ttingen, Promotion ber den "Heiligen Geist" bei Luther, war vom Jahre 1906 an als au erordentlicher Professor in G ttingen, sp ter auch in Breslau und Marburg t tig. Das vorliegende Werk Otto''s ist als sein... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview