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...

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1. Verfasser: Dufault-Hunter, Erin Elizabeth, 1963-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Lanham : Lexington Books, ©2012.
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Zusammenfassung: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
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xiii, 203 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739175538
073917553X
1280779004
9781280779008
9786613689399
6613689394