| Description |
544 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Revised and greatly expanded edition of ... Sects, cults & alternative religions"--P. 9. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-534) and index. |
| Contents |
Who, what and why? : the purpose of this book -- Is it a cult, or a real religion? : the problem of definition -- Sects appeal : conversion, recruitment, mind control or brainwashing? -- Would you let your daughter marry one? : problems for families of members -- So hard to say 'goodbye' : problems of leaving a movement -- After the prophet dies : how movements change -- It's the end of the world as we know it : apocalyptic beliefs -- Cults that kill : how, why, and can it happen again? -- Watching the watchers : the variety of cult experts -- Historical diversity : a brief summary of world religions -- The complexity of Christianity -- Christian origins -- Other 'religions of the book' origins -- Eastern movements in the West -- Esoteric and neo-pagan movements -- Personal development movements -- Schism in a sect : the Worldwide Church of God and its offshoots. |
| Subject |
Cults.
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Sects.
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Religions.
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| Added Author |
Barrett, David V.
Sects, cults, and alternative religions.
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| ISBN |
0304355925 |
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1844030407 |
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