Introduction to the Special Issue “Imagining Ultimacy: Religious and Spiritual Experience in Literature”
Religions March 5, 2026 Matthew Wickman
Scholars characterize religious and spiritual experiences as profound, meaningful, and enlightening, with Ann Taves labeling them "special" experiences and Paul Tillich describing them as matters of "ultimate concern." The text presents these perspectives from scholars who study such experiences, emphasizing their perceived depth and significance.