Almond places Otto's theory of religion within the context of his
life (1869-1937), looking closely at the significant influences on
Otto's thought, among them thinkers as different as Kant and the
German Pietists. Elements of Otto's theories are shown to be
closely related to the social and intellectual milieu of Germany
both before and after World War I. Almond examines Otto's
conception of the Holy, of rational and nonrational elements of
religion, and compares his views with those of his
contemporaries.
Originally published 1984.
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