Rudolph Otto's Idea of the Holy: A Reappraisal

Ware, Owen

doi:10.1111/j.1468-2265.2007.00305.x

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“…However, as noted above, it does not necessarily imply theism, but can simply denote phenomena that are deemed 'numinous' in some way (Braud, 2001). (That said, in Otto's (1923) original articulation of the numinous -which he developed based on the Latin term numen, meaning divine power or presence -this concept itself was generally interpreted and discussed in theistic terms (Ware, 2007).) Indeed, the sacred can even refer to items that are 'just' precious or meaningful, such as a memory or object that a person holds especially dear (Goldstein, 2007).…”

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The dynamics of spirituality: A cross-cultural lexical analysis.

Lomas

2019

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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The notion of spirituality is increasingly prominent in academic and cultural discourse alike. However, it remains a nebulous concept, capable of diverse interpretations, particularly crossculturally. In the interest of exploring this diversity, yet also with the aim of identifying common themes, an enquiry was conducted into conceptualizations of spirituality across cultures. Specifically, the enquiry focused on so-called untranslatable words, i.e., which lack an exact equivalent in another language (in this case, English). Through a quasi-systematic search, together with conceptual snowballing, over 200 relevant terms were located. A grounded theory analysis identified three key dimensions: the sacred, contemplative practice, and self-transcendence. Based on these, a conceptualization of spirituality was formulated that may be valid cross-culturally, namely: engagement with the sacred, usually through contemplative practice, with the ultimate aim of self-transcendence.

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The dynamics of spirituality: A cross-cultural lexical analysis.

Lomas

2019

Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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“…The time following this period saw a decline in discussion of his work, but interest in these important ideas has never been fully lost. Use of and response to Otto's work has extended to the present time [See for example U. Rosenhagen, U. and G. Alles (2022) as well as Lauster, Schüz, Danz and Barth (2014), and even been at times divorced entirely from his theistic grounding (see Ware, 2007)].…”

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“…Use of and response to Otto’s work has extended to the present time [See for example U. Rosenhagen, U. and G. Alles (2022) as well as Lauster, Schüz, Danz and Barth (2014), and even been at times divorced entirely from his theistic grounding (see Ware, 2007)].…”

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Rudolf Otto and the Fearful Numinous: Jacob and Moses Wrestle with the Dangerous Divine; An Investigation of Genesis 32:22-33 and Exodus 4:24-26

Nabulsi

2023

Biblical Theology Bulletin: Journal of Bible and Culture

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This article investigates two unique narratives contained in Genesis 32:22-33 and Exodus 4: 24-36. Both stories share elements of what on the surface appear to be violent and fearful encounters with the divine. Ottonian analysis is used to understand how the placement of these narratives in their context allows the larger text and the reader to understand these episodes as not simply fearful, but as moving from fear to awe as the encounter reveals a piece of the fabric of the intimacy between man and God. Ultimately it is the entire narrative taken within its place in the Hebrew Bible, along with later discussion and commentary, that allow these episodes to develop into the story of a rich and complex relationship between man and a God who cannot be reduced to either an unspeakable experience or an articulable set of concepts, but is at once fully mysterious, numinous, and self-revelatory.

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“…It also encompasses phenomena simply deemed 'numinous' in some way [45]. That said, in Otto's original articulation of the numinous [46]-based on the Latin numen, meaning divine power or presence-this concept was generally interpreted in theistic terms [47]. There are many untranslatable terms in this space, including proper names (e.g., of deities).…”

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The Elements of Eco-Connection: A Cross-Cultural Lexical Enquiry

Lomas

2019

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The environment is widely recognised to be in peril, with clear signs of a climate crisis. This situation has many dimensions and factors, but key among them are the often-destructive ways in which humans interact with the natural world. Numerous cultures—particularly more industrialised and/or Western ones—have developed predatory and disconnected modes of interaction. In such modes, nature tends to be constructed as a resource to be exploited (rather than, say, a commonwealth to be protected). However, many people—especially, but not only, in less ‘developed’ nations—have cultivated less destructive modes of relationship. These bonds may be broadly encompassed under the rubric of ‘eco-connection’. In the interests of exploring these latter modes, an enquiry was conducted into adaptive forms of engagement with nature across the world’s cultures. The enquiry focused on untranslatable words, i.e., which lack an exact translation in another language (in this case, English). Through a quasi-systematic search of academic and grey literature, together with additional data collection, over 150 relevant terms were located. An adapted form of grounded theory identified three main dimensions of eco-connection: sacrality, bonding, and appreciation. Such analyses have the potential to promote greater wellbeing literacy with respect to our relationship with nature, both within academia and beyond in the wider culture. This includes enriching the nomological network in psychology, and more broadly building a nature-related vocabulary that is more sustainable and harmonious. In doing so, there may also be benefits to public health, in that developing such literacy could possibly influence people’s engagement with nature itself, leading to more adaptive forms of relationship.

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Rudolph Otto's Idea of the Holy: A Reappraisal

Cited by 5 publications

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The dynamics of spirituality: A cross-cultural lexical analysis.

The dynamics of spirituality: A cross-cultural lexical analysis.

Rudolf Otto and the Fearful Numinous: Jacob and Moses Wrestle with the Dangerous Divine; An Investigation of Genesis 32:22-33 and Exodus 4:24-26

The Elements of Eco-Connection: A Cross-Cultural Lexical Enquiry

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