Brian Malley

My research focused on the cognitive science of religion, in particular the ways in which scriptures are conceived, used, interpreted, and deployed socially.  My work coincided with that of a number of other scholars, and contributed to putting the study of scripturalism on a more systematic theoretical and empirical foundation.  My most important work in this regard is my book, How the Bible works (Altamira, 2004), and a synoptic artlce "Scripturalism" in the Oxford Handbook of the Cognitive Science of Religion (2022)

I'm no longer involved in research, but continue to explore psychology generally and the psychology of religion specifically as questions pique my interest. I'm Christian, and enjoy reflecting upon the interaction between social, cognitive, and faith processes.

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