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More advance praise for PsychoBible "Allow Dr. Favazza to take you on an enlightening tour through the most influential book in the Western world. With his help you will capture its terrible contradictions, its cruel and holy advice. You will learn that its messages often lie in the eyes of its beholders. You will discover another way to cosmic awareness. Dr. Favazza is a modern-day Dante." —Dr. Bernard Beitman, national award-winning author of Learning Psychotherapy
"Professor Favazza’s text is a challenge for us all to think seriously about how we developed our religious beliefs and how we use God and religion in our personal and professional lives. Cowards need not pick up this brilliantly written book. Only those courageous enough to explore the nature of their connection—or lack of it—to God and religion." —Professor Ezra Griffith, Yale University
"Dr. Favazza is a prominent psychiatrist who has written a book that examines how stories in both the Old and New Testament of the Bible can be used to explain behavior in today’s tumultuous times. Readers will gain insights into their personalities that psychiatry cannot yet provide. I recommend this book highly to all those interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior." —Benjamin Sadock, Menas S. Gregory Professor, New York University and Editor of the Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry
"In his book, PsychoBible, nationally and internationally renowned cultural psychiatrist Dr. Armando Favazza takes an in-depth look at religion and the Holy Bible. He provides important psychological insight into numerous biblical figures and situations, and opens the door to greater understanding of religion from a mental health perspective. This unique and fascinating book is certain to stimulate scholars, benefit laymen, and touch the lives of many people." —Professor Wen-Shing Tseng, University of Hawaii and Former Chair of the Transcultural Section of the World Psychiatric Association
"This is a spectacular book, bold in its theme, comprehensive in its content, and beautifully written. Favazza pulls no punches, yet respectfully makes a case for informal faith as a guide for personal behavior. Everyone from true believers to seekers of wisdom and holiness to confirmed atheists will benefit greatly from reading PsychoBible. I recommend it for everyone with utmost enthusiasm." —Chella S. David, Alice Sheets Marriott Professor, Mayo Medical School
"PsychoBible has the potential of touching the lives of many persons. It looks at history in a way that questions how many traditions have evolved and how they are impacted by a new understanding and acceptance of psychiatry today. Hopefully PsychoBible will assist in the reflection on the Bible and theology in order to more fully understand the Christian witness of faith." —Sister Anne Lutz, Congregation of Bon Secours
"PsychoBible, written for the laity, deals with biblical history which is presented from a modern psychological perspective blending theological concepts with psychiatric meaning. The book will be useful for mental health professionals and trainees in understanding the religious culture of their patients, which shapes significant elements of their behavior. Sacrifice and suffering are themes illustrated in their psychological, as well as religious, dimensions demonstrating how some self-destructive acts may be atonement in disguise. Dr. Favazza offers the religious community a bold challenge to examine the basis of their faith." —Professor Arthur Freeman, Louisiana State University
"Dr. Favazza has comprehensively explored in a scholarly manner a previously neglected area in psychiatry and psychotherapy—the role of the Bible in influencing patients’ perceptions of their symptoms, illness and behavior. By clearly examining, without bias, what the Bible actually says about the full range of human behavior and how these views have been interpreted by Christianity and Judaism over the centuries, he has made an important contribution to the literature on psychiatry and religion." —Professor James Boehnlein, Oregon Health and Science University and Editor, Psychiatry and Religion
"For more than two decades, Dr. Favazza’s insights on the relationship of religion to psychiatry has been recognized by scholars throughout the world. This book promises to be another in his series of outstanding contributions to this field. It will find a place on the shelves of students in anthropology, sociology, psychology/psychiatry, religious studies and philosophy." —Edward Foulks, Sellar-Polchow Professor, Tulane University
"PsychoBible is a very important contribution to the emerging dialogue between psychiatry and religion. Dr. Favazza is a reverent truth-teller. His insights are thought provoking for a wide spectrum of readers." —The Rev. Canon John F. Fergueson
"PsychoBible offers the best ever scientific understanding of the impact of religion on behavior. It is a must read book not only for those interested in the mental health profession but also for members of the religious community and everyone interested in learning more about the Bible and behavior." —Professor Pedro Ruiz, University of Texas-Houston Past President of the American College of Psychiatrists
"PsychoBible is an invaluable resource for all who want to understand the biblical underpinnings for certain beliefs and behaviors. Coming at a time of renewed interest in the relationship between religion and psychiatry, it is scholarly and illuminating. I highly recommend it." —Professor Mary McCarthy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard University
"The most important tool for
crafting the future is a solid grasp of the past. Conclusions about the roots of
contemporary society are often limited, facile, and inaccurate. In this book,
Dr. Favazza traces the origins of many of our central beliefs and practices. In
a conversational tone and a readable format, he supplies comprehensive,
scholarly information to inform our discussions about individual psychology and
social policy. PsychoBible is a fascinating and monumental work."
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