The Use of Folklore in Religious Conversion: The Chassidic Case
An analysis is presented of religious conversion and of the conscious use of folklore as a proselyting tool among the Lubavitcher Chassidim. It is demonstrated that folklore, as a medium of communication and persuasion, contributes in identifiable ways to the attraction, attachment, and resocializat...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
1980
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Review of religious research
Year: 1980, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 170-185 |
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| Summary: | An analysis is presented of religious conversion and of the conscious use of folklore as a proselyting tool among the Lubavitcher Chassidim. It is demonstrated that folklore, as a medium of communication and persuasion, contributes in identifiable ways to the attraction, attachment, and resocialization of the neophyte. Consequently, it is proposed that the examination of folklore usage in the missionary setting will advance our understanding of religious conversion. |
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| ISSN: | 2211-4866 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review of religious research
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/3510658 |