RT Article
T1 The birth and death of religious leaders
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 26
IS 2
SP 97
OP 105
A1 Kenel, Sally A.
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 1987
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1669121747
AB The phenomenon of religious leadership is a complex one. This article proposes that Ernest Becker's insight into the human tendency to deny death contributes to a better understanding of both the psychological and sociological dimensions of religious leadership. Specifically, it examines the role of transference in the leader-follower relationship and probes how this mechanism promotes the birth and demise of religious leaders. Some practical suggestions for healthy leader-follower relations are offered.
K1 Human Tendency
K1 Practical Suggestion
K1 Religious Leader
K1 Sociological Dimension
DO 10.1007/BF01533679