The Unification Church Movement Mickler Michael L.
The Unification Church Movement Mickler Michael L. This Element recounts the tumultuous history of the Unification Church Movement, deriving from the messianic ministry of MOON Sun Myung (1920-2012).…
Specifikacia The Unification Church Movement Mickler Michael L.
The Unification Church Movement Mickler Michael L.
This Element recounts the tumultuous history of the Unification Church Movement, deriving from the messianic ministry of MOON Sun Myung (1920-2012). Known for its mass marriages, or 'International Marriage Blessings, ' the UCM has been one of the most controversial new religious movements throughout the world, particularly in Japan and the West. It begins with the UCM's origins in Korea and traces its development into a global conglomerate of churches, related nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses.
The post-Moon UCM is a textbook case of a new religious movement transitioning from its founding to succeeding generations. Moon fit Weber's classic definition of the charismatic leader. Utilizing both external documents and internal UCM sources, the account highlights the leading personalities, organizations, and circumstances which facilitated the UCM's rise, its present