In general the chapters are well written, focused, and easy to read. Brick Johnstone, PsycCRITIQUES This book is an essential introduction to religious and spiritual issues as they relate to psychiatric diagnosis. Every resident and psychiatrist should be aware of these issues, demonstrate the clinical competency to address them, and receive continuing education in relevant topics pertaining to them. Frederick J. Stoddard, M.D., The American Journal of Psychiatry