Understanding The New Religions
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Understanding New Religious Movements
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Author : John A. Saliba
language : en
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Release Date : 2004-09-08
Understanding New Religious Movements written by John A. Saliba and has been published by AltaMira Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-08 with Religion categories.
Discussions of any religion can easily raise passions. But arguments tend to become even more heated when the religion under discussion is characterized as new. Divisions around the study of new religious movements (NRMs), or cults, or nontraditional or alternative or emergent religions are so acute that there is even controversy over what to call them. John Saliba strives to bring balance to these discussions by offering perspectives on new religions from different academic perspectives: history, psychology, sociology, law, theology, and counseling. This approach provides rich descriptions of a broad range of movements while demonstrating how the differing aims of the disciplines can create much of the controversy around NRMs. The new second edition has been updated and revised throughout and includes a new foreword by noted historian of religion, J. Gordon Melton. For classes in religion or the social sciences, or for interested individuals, Understanding New Religious Movements offers the most objective introduction possible.
Understanding The New Religions
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Author : Jacob Needleman
language : en
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
Release Date : 1978
Understanding The New Religions written by Jacob Needleman and has been published by Harper San Francisco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Cults categories.
"A Crossroad book." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Understanding Cults And New Age Religions
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Author : Irving Hexham
language : en
Publisher: Regent College Publishing
Release Date : 1998-05
Understanding Cults And New Age Religions written by Irving Hexham and has been published by Regent College Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-05 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Understanding Cults And New Religions
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Author : Irving Hexham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Understanding Cults And New Religions written by Irving Hexham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Cults categories.
New Religions In Global Perspective
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Author : Peter Bernard Clarke
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2006
New Religions In Global Perspective written by Peter Bernard Clarke and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Cults categories.
This volume provides a complete guide to the global impact and cultural significance of new religious movements.
Cults And New Religions
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Author : Douglas E. Cowan
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-06-15
Cults And New Religions written by Douglas E. Cowan and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-15 with Religion categories.
This unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements has been completely up-dated and expanded to reflect the latest developments; each chapter reviews the origins, leaders, beliefs, rituals and practices of a NRM, highlighting the specific controversies surrounding each group. A fully updated, revised and expanded edition of an unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements Profiles a number of the most visible, significant, and controversial new religious movements, presenting each group’s history, doctrines, rituals, leadership, and organization Offers a discussion of the major controversies in which new religious movements have been involved, using each profiled group to illustrate the nature of one of those controversies Covers debates including what constitutes an authentic religion, the validity of claims of brainwashing techniques, the implications of experimentation with unconventional sexual practices, and the deeply rooted cultural fears that cults engender New sections include methods of studying new religions in each chapter as well as presentations on ‘groups to watch’
The New Religious Movements Experience In America
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Author : Eugene V. Gallagher
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2004-10-30
The New Religious Movements Experience In America written by Eugene V. Gallagher and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-10-30 with Religion categories.
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 strongly negative reactions—often because they challenge established notions of proper religious action, belief, and morality. Opponents of new religious movements often brand them as cults and urge their fellow citizens, their own religions, and even the government to take action against what they see as suspicious and potentially dangerous movements; the members often complain that their motives have been misconstrued and argue that their groups are unfairly persecuted. The New Religious Movements Experience in America outlines the conflict between representatives of the status quo and new religions and examines how these groups appear both to their members and to their cultural opponents. This work is ideal for anyone—students, parents, and teachers—who wish to gain a deeper understanding of new religious movements in America. New religions have always been part of the American religious landscape, and this book moves beyond the contemporary period to discuss examples of new religions that have originated, survived or died, and sometimes prospered throughout U. S. history. Among the groups discussed are the Mormons, the Peoples Temple, the Branch Davidians, Spiritualism, Theosophy, the Church Universal and Triumphant, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, the followers of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Soka Gakkai, the Nation of Islam, Wiccans and neo-Pagans, the Church of Satan, the Church of Scientology, Heaven's Gate, and the Raelians. The New Religious Movements Experience in America includes a glossary and a list of resources for those interested in doing further research on the experience of the followers of new religions.
The A To Z Of New Religious Movements
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Author : George D. Chryssides
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2006
The A To Z Of New Religious Movements written by George D. Chryssides and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
"The A to Z of New Religious Movements is a major contribution to understanding new and formative religions - leaving evaluation to the reader - providing brief descriptions of more than 100 religions with information on the founders and leaders and their roots in Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and other more traditional religions, as well as the impact of modern philosophy and science. The chronology begins in the 18th century, tracing the movements from their roots; the introduction defines and categorizes the NRMs; and the bibliography provides further reading."--BOOK JACKET.
The New Religions
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Author : Jacob Needleman
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2009-10-01
The New Religions written by Jacob Needleman and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-01 with Religion categories.
Philosopher Jacob Needleman's groundbreaking study of America's alternative spiritual movements is back in print with a new introduction by the author. Originally published in 1970, The New Religions was the first full-scale study of alternative spirituality in America. It remains unparalleled for the intellectual depth and seriousness with which it regards Eastern, New Age, and alternative faiths on the American landscape. Needleman’s writing and reportage are unfailingly thoughtful and incisive as he illuminates topics that other scholars failed to consider or could not fully grasp.
Introduction To New And Alternative Religions In America
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Author : William M. Ashcraft
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 2006-10-30
Introduction To New And Alternative Religions In America written by William M. Ashcraft and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-30 with Religion categories.
Most new or alternative religious are gravely misunderstood by members of the religious mainstream. Labeled cults or sects, groups and their members are often ridiculed or otherwise disregarded as weird and potentially dangerous by the populace at large. Despite their efforts at educating the general public, the various anti- and counter-cult activists have in fact promoted much more mis-understanding than accurate understanding of the religious lives of some of their fellow citizens. Consequently, they have helped to create a very hostile environment for anyone whose religious practices do not fit within a so-called mainstream. This set rectifies the situation by presenting accurate, comprehensive, authoritative and accessible accounts of various new and alternative religious movements that have been and are active in American society, and it addresses ways of understanding new and alternative religions within a broader context. Determining what actually constitutes a new or alternative religion is a subject of constant debate. Questions arise as to a new faith's legitimacy, beliefs, methods of conversion, and other facets of a religious movement's viability and place in a given culture. How a religion gains recognition by the mainstream, which often labels such new movements as cults, is fraught with difficulty, tension, and fear. Here, experts delineate the boundaries and examine the various groups, beliefs, movements, and other issues related to new faiths and alternative beliefs. Readers will come away with a fuller understanding of the religious landscape in America today. Volume 1: History and Controversies discusses the foundations of new and alternative religions in the United States and addresses the controversies that surround them. This volume helps readers better understand what makes a new or alternative belief system a religion and the issues involved. Volume 2: Jewish and Christian Traditions explores the various new religions that have grown out of these two Abrahamic faiths. Groups such as the Shakers, the People's Temple, the Branch Davidians, Jehovah's Witnesses and others are examined. Volume 3: Metaphysical, New Age, and Neopagan Movements looks at Shamanism, Spiritualism, Wicca, and Paganism, among other movements, as they have developed and grown in the U.S. These faiths have found new and devoted followers yet are often misunderstood. Volume 4: Asian Traditions focuses on those new and alternative religions that have been inspired by Asian religious traditions. From Baha'i to Soka Gakkai, from Adidam to the Vedanta Society, contributors look at a full range of groups practicing and worshiping in the U.S. today. Volume 5: African Diaspora Traditions and Other American Innovations examines the various traditions linked to the African diaspora such as Rastafarianism, Santeria, and the Nation of Islam, alongside traditions that are truly American incarnations like Scientology, UFO religions, and Heaven's Gate. Some of the new and alternative religions covered in these pages include: ; Shamanism ; Wicca ; Black Israelites ; Santeria ; Scientology ; Elan Vital ; Hare Krishna ; Soka Gakkai ; and many more