Since the English translation first appeared in 1923, Rudolf Otto's Idea of the Holy has established itself as a classic in the field of religious philosophy. It offers an in-depth inquiry into the non-rational factor in the idea of the divine and its relation to the rational.
This collection of essays aims to broaden the image of Rudolf Otto, presenting previously untranslated writings of Otto the politician, the social commentator, and churchman. Also included are Otto's autobiographical reflections and a sampling from his late essays on ethics.