The Sacred and the Transformation of the Self: A Proposed Definition of Religious Conversion

Religious conversion has long intrigued society and will likely continue to do so. The notion that individuals can undergo fundamental changes in their core beliefs, values, relationships, and strivings is fascinating, though questions remain about the circumstances under which such changes are bene...

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Main Author: Cummings, Jeremy (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Common Ground Publishing 2012
In: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
Year: 2012, Volume: 1, Issue: 4, Pages: 49-58
Further subjects:B Religious Conversion
B Sacred
B Identity
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