Radical Transformations in Minority Religions (Hardcover)

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:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Inform Series on Minority Religions and Spiritual Movements
Release date:	November 2021
First published:	2018
Editors:	Beth Singler • Eileen Barker
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	276
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-78670-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General
LSN:	0-415-78670-3
Barcode:	9780415786706

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