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Convertion Motifs In Hidayet Novels
Abstract
In Turkish literature, hidayet novels address the themes of conversion and turning to religion. They provide valuable insights into the reasons and processes influencing an individual’s conversion. This study analyses examples of conversion and turning to religion in hidayet novels, examining them within the framework of Lofland and Skonovd’s conversion motifs. The intellectual, mystical, experimental, affectional, revivalist, and coercive motifs are evaluated regarding social pressure, temporal duration, emotional intensity, emotional content, and sequence of belief-participation. Using thematic analysis, a qualitative research method, the study identifies representations of these motifs in the novels, examining their diversity, relevance, and role in individuals’ decision-making processes. The study, therefore, has two aims: to highlight the motifs of religious conversion and return to religion through literary texts and to shed light on hidayet novels, which reflect life from a psychological perspective.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Religious Studies (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 30, 2025
Submission Date
May 30, 2025
Acceptance Date
July 31, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 25 Number: 2