Silence, Charisma and Power: The Case of John de Ruiter

Charismatic authority, as Max Weber originally conceived it, is predicated on followers' perceptions that their leader possesses superhuman or extraordinary powers. This article points to a novel link between silence and charismatic authority by examining the new religious movement (NRM) led by...

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Main Author: Joosse, Paul (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2006]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2006, Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Pages: 355-371
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