Prophetic Charisma: The Psychology of Revolutionary Religious Personalities

by Len Oakes

Book Overview

In this work, Len Oakes - a former member of a religious movement, or so-called cult - explores the phenomenon of cult leaders. He examines the psychology of charisma and proposes his own theory of the five-stage life cycle of the two types of prophets: the messianic and charismatic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815603983
• ISBN13: 9780815603986
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"