Charisma, Authority, and Innovation in Scientology’s “Golden Age” Narrative
This article discusses Scientology’s “golden age” narrative. The first section discusses Scientology’s hagiographic production of L. Ron Hubbard, which presents him as a cultural producer and hero of the American golden age of entertainment. Scientology connects elements of Hubbard’s sacred biograph...
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University of Saskatchewan
[2020]
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Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2020, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 15-28 |
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Hubbard, L. Ron 1911-1986
/ Sacralization
/ Scientology
/ Golden age
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| RelBib Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism AG Religious life; material religion AZ New religious movements |
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L. Ron Hubbard
B Scientology B Dual charisma B golden age B David Miscavige |
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