This book investigates how individuals can reconcile a personal sense of the sacred with the decline of traditional religious frameworks through the lens of depth psychology. Lionel Corbett, a psychiatrist and Jungian analyst, utilizes the theoretical foundations of C.G. Jung and self psychology to propose a model for understanding spiritual experience. By framing human development as an incarnation of spirit, the author provides a methodology for integrating religious experience into both clinical psychotherapeutic practice and personal daily life.

Experts and practitioners in the field of analytical psychology identify this work as a significant bridge between clinical practice and spiritual inquiry. Readers frequently note that the text provides a clear, accessible introduction to Jungian concepts while maintaining a high level of academic rigor for professional application.