In this seminal work, Edward Scribner Ames explores the psychology of religious experience, using examples from a wide range of religious traditions. Ames argues that religious experience is a universal human phenomenon, and that it can be understood in terms of psychological principles. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of religion, spirituality, and human consciousness. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.