The transformative power of faith : a narrative approach to conversion /
This book argues that thick, embodied faith uniquely sustains moral transformation among those whom society deems "hopeless." It insists that by applying a narrative lens to religious conversion, we can better understand the dynamics of personal transformation in ways that make sense of ps...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autor principal: | |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
Publicado: |
Lanham :
Lexington Books,
©2012.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | This book argues that thick, embodied faith uniquely sustains moral transformation among those whom society deems "hopeless." It insists that by applying a narrative lens to religious conversion, we can better understand the dynamics of personal transformation in ways that make sense of psychological and social factors without ignoring so-called "spiritual" ones. It also helps us comprehend why religion often refuses to remain tamed or contained in the personal or private sphere many Americans wish |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiii, 203 pages) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780739175538 073917553X 1280779004 9781280779008 9786613689399 6613689394 |