Cults and New Religions: A Brief History

by Douglas E. Cowan, David G Bromley, David G. Bromley

Book Overview

This unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements has been completely up-dated and expanded to reflect the latest developments; each chapter reviews the origins, leaders, beliefs, rituals and practices of a NRM, highlighting the specific controversies surrounding each group.

A fully updated, revised and expanded edition of an unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements Profiles a number of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118722108
• ISBN13: 9781118722107
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Factual

This book sticks to the facts rather than the usual rant. It examines several of the more notorious cults and places them in historical context. A large number of references are included. It provides a study in the formation of awareness.