Wherever and whenever they appear, new religious movements always produce conflict. Even as they attract members who enthusiastically embrace their innovative teachings, new religions often provoke st
The 'Cult Wars' in Historical Perspective provides a broad characterization of the shifting contours over the past several decades. Offering an assessment of several important topics in the study of n
Rather than being ephemeral fads, new religious movements (NRMs) have always been and will always be with us. So will the study of them. Offering an assesment of the state-of-the-field of the study of
Rather than being ephemeral fads, new religious movements (NRMs) have always been and will always be with us. So will the study of them. Offering an assesment of the state-of-the-field of the study of
New religious movements both read the Bible in creative ways and produce their own texts that aspire to scriptural status. From the creation stories in Genesis and the Ten Commandments to the life of
The 1993 government assault on the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, resulted in the deaths of four federal agents and eighty Branch Davidians, including seventeen children. Whether these tr
Studying religion in college or university? This book shows you how to perform well on your course tests and examinations, write successful papers, and participate meaningfully in class discussions. Y
Studying religion in college or university? This book shows you how to perform well on your course tests and examinations, write successful papers, and participate meaningfully in class discussions. Y
Ashcraft (religion, Truman State U.) and Gallagher (religious studies, Connecticut College) have assembled a fascinating and thorough resource on the many new and alternative religions to be found in
