Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions - Revised and Updated Edition (Paperback, Revised edition)

Up-to-date, well-documented, comprehensive coverage of cults, sects, and world religions, from the historical to the contemporary INCLUDES * Well-known groups and world religions, such as Jehovah s Witnesses, Mormons, Islam, and Baha i * Groups with a significant North American influence, including Santeria, Rastafarians, Haitian Voodo, white supremacy groups, Wicca, and Satanism REVISED, UPDATED, AND EXPANDED TO INCLUDE NEW ENTRIES AND NEW INFORMATION * Updated information on Islam and its global impact * New entries: the Branch Davidians, Native American religions, Heaven s Gate, Aum Supreme Truth, the Boston Movement, the Masonic Lodge, and many others * Developments in the world of cults and the occult Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions is arguably the most significant reference book on the subject to be published. Formerly titled Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions, and the Occult, it provides reliable information on the history and beliefs of nearly every form of religion active today. This extensively revised edition includes new topics, updated information, and a brand-new format for a clearer, more organized approach. The authors evaluate the beliefs and practices of each group from the perspective of the Bible and the historic creeds of the Christian church. You ll also find group histories, numerous illustrations, charts, current statistics, websites, bibliographies, and other useful information."

General

Imprint:	Zondervan Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Larry A. Nichols • George Mather • Alvin J Schmidt
Dimensions:	235 x 194 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	544
Edition:	Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-310-23954-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Comparative religion Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Comparative religion Promotions
LSN:	0-310-23954-0
Barcode:	9780310239543

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