Paolo Vinci Books

These lectures were delivered by Freud during World War I. Never before, in the course of 30 years of lecturing at the University of Vienna, had he deliberately set down, with a view to publication, the full range of his theories and observations. This series, therefore, represents a stock-taking of psychoanalysis as it stood after the secession of Adler and Jung.

Freud explores the intersection of religion and psychology, particularly focusing on the origins of Judaism and its relationship with Christianity. He presents a controversial thesis that Moses was actually an Egyptian who introduced his native religion to the Jews. Freud suggests that Moses was murdered in the wilderness, yet his teachings persisted and flourished among the people. This work delves into his broader theory of monotheism, offering insights into the evolution of these faiths and their impact on Jewish identity.