Moses And Monotheism by Sigmund Freud
The book explores the origins of monotheistic religion, proposing that Moses was an Egyptian who introduced monotheism to the Israelites. It suggests that Moses was murdered by his followers, leading to a collective guilt that influenced the development of Jewish religious identity. The work combines psychoanalytic theory with historical analysis, arguing that the memory of Moses and the trauma of his murder were repressed and later resurfaced, shaping the evolution of monotheistic belief systems. Freud's controversial thesis challenges traditional religious narratives and examines the psychological underpinnings of religious faith.
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- German
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