The sociology of conversion narratives: a conundrum, a theory, and an opportunity
Using Paul Ricoeur’s theory of narrative to consider John Lofland and Rodney Stark’s classic “Becoming a World-Saver”, I address a fundamental conundrum in the sociology of conversion. If the conversion story is told in the light of the new discourse—brought about by the conversion—how can sociologi...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Carfax Publ.
2022
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Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2022, Volume: 37, Issue: 1, Pages: 89-105 |
| Further subjects: | B
Sociology
B Narrative B Religious Conversion B Ricoeur B Accounts |
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