{"product_id":"the-idea-of-the-holy-gyan-books","title":"The Idea of the Holy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Idea of the Holy\u003c\/em\u003e by Rudolf Otto is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 253 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Idea of the Holy (1917) by Rudolf Otto is a seminal work in the study of religion, exploring the concept of the sacred as distinct from the moral or rational. Otto introduces the term **“numinous”** to describe the mysterious, awe-inspiring, and wholly other experience of the divine. The book analyzes how humans perceive and respond to the sacred across cultures, combining theology, philosophy, and comparative religion. It remains foundational in understanding religious experience and the phenomenology of the holy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rudolf Otto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1923\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs The Idea of the Holy available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eThe Idea of the Holy\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote The Idea of the Holy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Idea of the Holy is written by Rudolf Otto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964657369199,"sku":"9789374938041","price":22.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964657401967,"sku":"9789374931356","price":34.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789374931356.jpg?v=1792639780","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/the-idea-of-the-holy-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}