When Prophets Die - The Postcharismatic Fate of New Religious Movements

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.

About the author

Timothy Miller is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Kansas, Lawrence.

Product details

• Assisted by: Timothy Miller (Editor)
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.09.1991
• EAN: 9780791407189
• ISBN: 978-0-7914-0718-9
• No. of pages: 241
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 354 g
• Series: Suny Series in Middle Eastern; Suny Series in Religious Studi; Suny Religious Studies
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works