A History of Charisma

Potts, J.

This book traces the history of the word 'charisma', and the various meanings assigned to it, from its first century origins in Christian theology to its manifestations in twenty-first century politics and culture, while considering how much of the word's original religious meaning persists in the contemporary secular understanding.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-09-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230551534

DOI: 10.1057/9780230244832

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 265