Previous convictions: conversion in the real world
Religious conversion is often a controversial subject. 'Previous Convictions' takes the lid off the experience of 'seeing the light'. Is conversion mainly about psychology? Or is it a sociological phenomenon? This intriguing book explores the subject from a variety of perspective...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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London
SPCK
2000
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| In: | Year: 2000 |
| Volumes / Articles: | Show volumes/articles. |
| Summary: | Religious conversion is often a controversial subject. 'Previous Convictions' takes the lid off the experience of 'seeing the light'. Is conversion mainly about psychology? Or is it a sociological phenomenon? This intriguing book explores the subject from a variety of perspectives: What is the psychology of religious conversion? Does conversion to a new religious movement, or cult, involve 'brainwashing'? Why are there so many converts to Pentecostal religion in South America? What happens when a Jew becomes Christian? Or when a fundamentalist evangelical becomes a liberal? Can you convert to new age spirituality? Does Islam actively seek conversions? 'Previous Convictions' is a fascinating insight into a profound and life-changing experience. |
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| Physical Description: | XVIII, 140 S. |
| ISBN: | 0-281-05180-1 |
