The sociological function of the spirit/paraclete in the farewell discourses in the Fourth Gospel

The Paraclete in John is examined from the perspective of the sociology of sects and new-religious movements. Introversionist, sects emerge in colonial situations, following the failure of revolutionary liberation movements. Strong separatist community provides stable and reliable parameters in cult...

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Main Author: Draper, J. A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: NTWSA 1992
In: Neotestamentica
Year: 1992, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 13-29
Further subjects:B Hierarchical professional leadership
B Model of conversion
B Introversionist sect
B Traditions of Palestine
B Orthodox religious leaders
B Cultural parallels
B Cosmological dualism
B Cognitive Dissonance
B Native messianic figure
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Summary:The Paraclete in John is examined from the perspective of the sociology of sects and new-religious movements. Introversionist, sects emerge in colonial situations, following the failure of revolutionary liberation movements. Strong separatist community provides stable and reliable parameters in cultural crisis and normative breakdown.
ISSN:2518-4628
Contains:Enthalten in: Neotestamentica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.10520/AJA2548356_961