Roberto Finelli Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Building on the crucial insight that jokes use many of the same mechanisms he had already discovered in dreams, Freud developed one of the richest and most comprehensive theories of humour that has ever been produced. Jokes, he argues, provide immense pleasure by allowing us to express many of our deepest sexual, aggressive and cynical thoughts and feelings which would otherwise remain repressed. In elaborating this central thesis, he brings together a dazzling set of puns, anecdotes, snappyone-liners, spoonerisms and beloved stories of Jewish beggars and marriage-brokers. Many remain highly amusing, while others throw a vivid light on the lost world of early twentieth-century Vienna.

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.