When Prophets Die
Author | : Timothy Miller |
Publisher | : SUNY Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1991-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0791407179 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780791407172 |
Rating | : 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Download or read book When Prophets Die 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. 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.