Pocket Dictionary of New Religious Movements: Over 400 Groups, Individuals & Ideas Clearly and Concisely Defined

by Irving Hexham

Book Overview

A 2003 Finalist in the Word Guild Canadian Writing Awards!Studying new religious movements can be like trying to learn several languages at once, each with its own vocabulary, grammar and syntax. The flourishing variety of these movements today makes the task even more difficult. Irving Hexham has designedPocket Dictionary of New Religious Movementsto be an indispensable companion for students of religion and a fascinating guide for curious and perplexed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830814663
• ISBN13: 9780830814664
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Pocket Dictionary of New Religious Movements

Far from a bias towards New Religions, this is brillinaly presented. It is the best guide book I have ever known regarding new religious movements.