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Understanding Religious Conversion by Lewis R. Rambo (1995, Trade Paperback)

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In this book Lewis Rambo discusses the dynamics of conversion, presenting it as a multifaceted process of change with personal, cultural, social, and religious implications. He considers various theories of conversion, examines the role of cultural and social factors in the conversion process, and describes how different religions and disciplines view conversion.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-100300065159

ISBN-139780300065152

eBay Product ID (ePID)1583034

Product Key Features

Number of Pages260 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameUnderstanding Religious Conversion

Publication Year1995

SubjectSpirituality, Comparative Religion, General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorLewis R. Rambo

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight14 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Reviews"A work that is elegant in design and acute in conception and execution."--Lamin Sanneh, Yale University "An important and readable contribution. More than a study about conversion, it is also a complete theory of culture change. Indeed, it functions well as a survey of the social science of religion."--Alan F. Segal, Barnard College

Dewey Edition21

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal291.4/2

SynopsisReligious conversion provides converts with an opportunity to embrace a community of faith and a philosophy that nurture and guide, that offer a focus for loyalty and a framework for action. Whether the conversion is from one religious tradition to another, from one denomination to another, from no involvement to participation in a religious community, or is an intensification of commitment within one's faith, the process can be complex but compelling and transformative. In this book Lewis Rambo discusses the dynamics of conversion, presenting it as a multifaceted process of change with personal, cultural, social, and religious implications. Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, theology, and missiology, as well as on interviews with converts from disparate backgrounds, Rambo explores the forces that shape the conversion experience. He considers various theories of conversion, examines the role of cultural and social factors in the conversion process, and describes how different religions and disciplines view conversion. While acknowledging the individual nature of each conversion experience, Rambo discerns stages that are illuminating. These include opening oneself to new options; seeking a resolution to the dilemma or deprivation that makes change seem attractive; meeting the agent who embodies the religious vision; learning new roles, rituals, and rhetoric; and committing oneself to a new way of life. His book will not only encourage empathy for the converting process but will also provide a nuanced strategy of critique and evaluation of religious conversion throughout the world.