The Jewish Brain: Neuroscience, Philosophy, Ritual, and Ethics

Written by Dr. Andrew Newberg

Narrated by Dr. Andrew Newberg

A renowned professor combines theology and neurology in this fascinating audio lecture about how Jewish religious thought and experiences may intersect with brain function.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: Jan 5, 2021
• ISBN: 9781666547399

Dr. Andrew Newberg

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.

Reviews for The Jewish Brain

[Damien Aronofsky · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

In spite of a clearly stated and desired goal of trans-cultural understanding of religiosity, the author never takes the time to delve into one of the most culturally specific items of their study, the definition of “God.” Apparently assuming a largely Western, largely post-enlightenment definition including omniscience and supernaturality, he overlooks those of us in the West, large portions of the East, and a great many Western historical figures who make no such assumptions yet consider themselves believers in “God.”