Psyche in Scripture: The Idea of the Chosen People and Other Essays

Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts #70

by Rivkah Schärf Kluger

The Old Testament is the written record of profound religious experiences, and in this sense "inspired." The awesome events recounted in the Bible inform the spiritual stance of Western culture to this day, and they contain important clues about destiny, not only past but future. As our understanding broadens, our sense of membership in a global community may supersede the specific religious lessons of our early years. But we cannot simply shrug off our inner history without damage to the soul. Rather we must try to grasp the symbolic content of our psychic heritage, as Dr. Kluger does in this volume. The first three essays here, originally published in 1974 under the title Psyche and Bible, have become classics in the field. Two of the author's later essays on individuation symbolism, and a comprehensive index, have been added to make Psyche in Scripture.

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1995

Reviews

[Yitzchok · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book is about exploring 4 scriptural concepts, The idea of the chosen people, king Saul, the queen of Sheba and the roots of women's spiritual problems. It felt like a lot of ruminating and suggestions that did not necessarily lead anywhere with conviction.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book, which focuses on a Jungian analysis of the Hebrew Bible and other sources related to it, includes many interesting insights into the text. In many ways, however, the actual text of the Hebrew Bible is handled sloppily, and the author often spends more time focusing her analysis on extrabiblical accounts that build off of the text. This book is hit or miss, but if you are unfamiliar with Jungian psychology, it could be a worthwhile way to introduce you to the subject.