All religions undergo continuous change, but minority religions
tend to be less anchored in their ways than mainstream, traditional
religions. This volume examines radical transformations undergone
by a variety of minority religions, including the Children of God/
Family International; Gnosticism; Jediism; various manifestations
of Paganism; LGBT Muslim groups; the Plymouth Brethren; Santa
Muerte; and Satanism. As with other books in the Routledge/Inform
series, the contributors approach the subject from a wide range of
perspectives: professional scholars include legal experts and
sociologists specialising in new religious movements, but there are
also chapters from those who have experienced a personal
involvement. The volume is divided into four thematic parts that
focus on different impetuses for radical change: interactions with
society, technology and institutions, efforts at legitimation, and
new revelations. This book will be a useful source of information
for social scientists, historians, theologians and other scholars
with an interest in social change, minority religions and
‘cults’. It will also be of interest to a wider readership
including lawyers, journalists, theologians and members of the
general public.
General
Imprint: |
Taylor & Francis
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Inform Series on Minority Religions and Spiritual Movements |
Release date: |
May 2023 |
First published: |
2018 |
Editors: |
Beth Singler
• Eileen Barker
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
276 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-03-211680-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-03-211680-3 |
Barcode: |
9781032116808 |
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