Andrew Newberg, M.D.
Dr. Andrew Newberg is a neuroscientist who studies the relationship between brain function and various mental states. He is a pioneer in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field known as "neurotheology." His research includes taking brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, in an attempt to better understand the nature of religious and spiritual practices and attitudes.
Dr. Andrew Newberg is a neuroscientist who studies the relationship between brain function and various mental states. He is a pioneer in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field known as "neurotheology." His research includes taking brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, in an attempt to better understand the nature of religious and spiritual practices and attitudes. See less
Andrew Newberg, M.D.'s Featured Books
Andrew Newberg, M.D. book reviews
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Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief
Insightful surprize
by PatnRose, Apr 19, 2009
What it is, is a well researched nerological study that indicates that we are hard-wired for God
What it isn't is a deimonzation of dieties, sects or, more to the point, bashing of any worshiping ... Read More
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Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief
Book Almost Makes it
by TABBY, Jun 21, 2007
This is an excellent book for understanding the current (well, 6 years ago) state of brain research as it relates to understanding transcendental experiences. The authors present the result of their ... Read More