A time to laugh : the religion of humor - Capps, Donald (New York : Continuum, 2005)
Humor as saving psychic resources -- Humor as stimulus to identity creation -- Humor as expression of intimacy -- Humor as soul maintenance -- Humor as the gentle art of reframing.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192) and index.
Keywords: Wit and humor -- Psychological aspects; Psychology, Religious; Wit and humor -- Religious aspects; Wit and humor -- Religious aspects -- Christianity