Narcissisme, christianisme, antisémitisme
Book Description
In this provocative exploration of religious psychology, psychoanalyst Béla Grunberger examines the deep psychological roots of antisemitism through the lens of Christian narcissism. Drawing on psychoanalytic theory, the author investigates how Christianity's foundational rejection by Judaism created a profound psychological wound that has perpetuated centuries of anti-Jewish sentiment.
Grunberger presents a compelling thesis that Christianity functions as a narcissistic religion, creating a psychological framework that inevitably positions Jews as symbols of evil and rejection. Through careful analysis of the Christian paradox of Christ as both human and divine, he reveals how this duality reflects broader patterns of narcissistic versus non-narcissistic personality structures.
The work traces how religious instruction maintained an endemic antisemitic culture that fluctuated with political and social upheavals throughout history, ultimately culminating in the Holocaust. By examining figures like Hitler through this psychological framework, Grunberger demonstrates how certain personality types become particularly susceptible to antisemitic thinking.
This scholarly yet accessible work offers readers interested in the psychology of religion a unique perspective on how spiritual beliefs can become distorted by narcissistic impulses. The author's psychoanalytic approach provides valuable insights into the dangerous intersection of religious identity, psychological projection, and historical trauma. For those seeking to understand the darker aspects of religious psychology, this book presents a thought-provoking examination of how spiritual systems can perpetuate rather than heal human suffering.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~14 hours)
📄 Length: 487 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Psychoanalysis
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Psychology
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Antisemitism
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Narcissism
- ✓ Explore Psychology and religion
