Religious and Spiritual Groups in Modern America

Name: Religious and Spiritual Groups in Modern America
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ISBN: 9780137730452

ISBN-10: 0137730454

ISBN-13: 9780137730452

Edition: 2nd 1988 (Revised)

Authors: Harry Partin, Robert Ellwood

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The book explores the major new or unconventional religions and spiritual movements in America that exists outside the Judeo-Christian tradition. Gives accounts of some 25 groups--divided into six types--covering their history, teaching, worship, and way of life. Considers bitter controversies about cults, brainwashing, and deprogramming that have arisen around them.

Book details

List price: $115.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1988
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 10/1/1987
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English




The Several Meanings of "Cult."



The History of an Alternative Reality in the West



New Vessels for the Ancient Wisdom: Groups in the Theosophical and Rosicrucian Traditions



The Descent of the Mighty Ones: Spiritualism and UFO Groups



The Crystal Within: Initiatory Groups



The Edenic Bower: Neo-Paganism



The Ganges Flows West: Indian Movements in America



The East in the Golden West: Other Oriental Movements



New Religious Movements: Sociological and Psychological Approaches


Appendix: The People's Temple


Bibliography


Addresses of Groups


Index