When Prophets Die
Download or Read eBook When Prophets Die PDF written by Timothy Miller and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Timothy Miller |
Publisher | : SUNY Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1991-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0791407179 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780791407172 |
Rating | : 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis When Prophets Die by : Timothy Miller
Book excerpt: When the charismatic founder/leader of a religious movement dies, the popular belief is that the movement usually disintegrates. However, many new religions not only survive but prosper, despite leadership transition. In this book, prominent scholars examine what happened to eleven new movements following the deaths of their leaders, and why. An Introduction by J. Gordon Melton serves to integrate the case studies.