Papers from the conference 'Charisma and Religious Authority, ' held at Queen Mary University of London, July 2004.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This volume of essays concentrates on the effects of preaching in late medieval and early modern Europe, particularly through the concept of charisma, a term introduced into the discussion of religion and politics by Max Weber.
Charisma and religious authority.
Authority-- Religious aspects-- Christianity, Congresses.
Authority-- Religious aspects-- Islam, Congresses.
Authority-- Religious aspects-- Judaism, Congresses.
Charisma (Personality trait)-- Religious aspects-- Christianity, Congresses.
Charisma (Personality trait)-- Religious aspects-- Islam, Congresses.
Charisma (Personality trait)-- Religious aspects-- Judaism, Congresses.