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Andrew Newberg's published work spans trade books, peer-reviewed journal articles, and popular press writing. His newest book, Sex, God, and the Brain, examines the relationship between sexuality and spirituality. Beyond that, his site lists a full catalog of books, downloadable journal articles, and media pieces in outlets such as Scientific American and The Washington Post. If you are deciding what to read first, the sections below organize his output by type so you can match it to your interest.
New Book: Sex, God, and the Brain
The site's "New Book" section features Sex, God, and the Brain, framed around a central question: for the modern world, sexuality and spirituality have seemed perpetually at odds — but what if they are actually deeply connected, and what if science could demonstrate that connection? The book page links to a "Learn More" page and a "Buy Now" option.
This is the place to start if you want his most recent argument about the overlap between two domains usually treated as separate.
Books
The site maintains an "All Books" section alongside "Featured Items." Featured items on the homepage include:
- Video — "Finding Our Enlightened State"
- Editorial — "This Is Your Brain on Religion"
- Event — "The Metaphysical Mind: Probing the Biology of Spiritual Experience"
The "All Books" page is the authoritative list of his book-length works; the homepage only surfaces a rotating selection.
Journal Articles
Newberg's site provides direct PDF links to selected journal articles, which is useful if you want primary research rather than a trade book. Examples listed:
| Article | Publication |
|---|---|
| "How God Changes Your Brain: An Introduction to Jewish Neurotheology" | CCAR Journal: The Reform Jewish Quarterly |
| "The Language of Ineffability: Linguistic Analysis of Mystical Experiences" | Psychology of Religion and Spirituality |
| "The Neurotheology Link: An Intersection Between Spirituality and Health" | Alternative and Complementary Therapies |
A "See More Journal Articles" link leads to the fuller list. These are the best entry point if you want to see how neurotheology is actually operationalized in research — the linguistic analysis of mystical experiences, for instance, shows the method rather than just the conclusion.
Popular Press and News Writing
For shorter, more accessible pieces, the site collects his media appearances and bylines:
- "Is There a Difference Between the Brain of an Atheist and the Brain of a Religious Person?" — Scientific American
- "Religious Experiences Shrink Part of the Brain" — Scientific American
- "Why Your Brain Needs God" — On Faith, The Washington Post
- "Your Brain on Religion" (video) — The Agenda with Steve Paikin, TVO
- "What Happens to the Brain During Spiritual Experiences?" — The Atlantic
- "Channeling Spirits' Shuts Down Parts Of Brain" — Discovery News
These are useful when you want the findings without the academic apparatus, or when you want to see how the research was framed for a general audience.
How to Choose
- Want the newest thesis on sexuality and spirituality: start with Sex, God, and the Brain.
- Want a full bibliography of books: use the "All Books" page rather than the homepage.
- Want primary research with methods: download the journal article PDFs.
- Want a quick read or media framing: browse the Popular Press and In the News sections.
The site also links to his CV, which is the most complete record if you need publications beyond what the site highlights.