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The principles of dynamic psychology are now being used in many fields other than medicine. The author of this book is a rabbi who recognizes the value of psychological orientation as an aid in handling the varied daily problems presented to him for solution by members of his ministry. He states that religion and dynamic psychology are mutually complementary since they both have the purpose of guiding individuals, and even nations, toward the good life of peace and happiness.
Liebman devotes the major part of his book to a clear and simple explanation of the essentials of dynamic psychology. He borrows his concepts from both Freud and Horney. His purpose is to acquaint the general public with the manifestations of inner psychic conflicts and their effect on the daily thoughts and actions of every human being. He condemns the tendency to repress conflicting thoughts and feelings, and stresses the need to acknowledge our inner conflicts without shame. In this way an individual can accept his problems and deal with them more effectively. He believes that inner peace can be achieved in no other way and that for the formation of a better society and universal peace it is essential for the individuals of the society to be psychically healthy. There is repeated emphasis on the importance of self-respect and self-acceptance as prerequisites to self-analysis and the elimination of immature expectations of self and others. A man without love for himself cannot love any other man.
His approach to religion is based on the Jewish concept of God where the emphasis is placed on the service man renders to God and not on the benefits accorded man by God. For the author, religion is the sum total of tested truths derived from the accumulated wisdom of the ages and perpetuated for man's moral guidance and protection against his own hostility and the hostility of others. From Liebman's personal credo that religion offers man hope that this world is founded on stable principles, is develo