The A to Z of New Religious Movements (Volume 20) (The A to Z Guide Series, 20) - Softcover

Chryssides, George D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810855887 ISBN 13: 9780810855885

Publisher: Scarecrow Press, 2006

Synopsis

Alongside the older and more established religions, there are hundreds, indeed, thousands more, which have recently emerged. These 'new religious movements' or Nrms_for lack of a better name_are not only numerous, they are also extremely varied and stem from a wide array of sources.

About this title

About the Author:

George D. Chryssides is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, England. He has acted as Consultant on New Religious Movements to the United Reformed Church in England, and served for several years as Chair of the Board for the Centre for the Study of New Religious Movements at Selly Oak Colleges, Birmingham, England.

Review:

...a masterly reference work that provides accurate, accessible information on an impressively comprehensive range of new religions and alternative spiritualities. Anyone interested in the study of contemporary religion will find this volume, as I have done, an invaluable resource. (Christopher Partridge, Professor of Contemporary Religion, University College, Chester, England)

The book is quite comprehensive and I have found it to be very useful and accurate quick reference for basic information on almost every new religious group, leader, and idea that I looked up and much more...I strongly recommend it as a useful quick reference work for interested scholars and all university/college students. (Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses)

This is a paperbound reprint of a 2001 book published as Historical Dictionary of New Religious Movements. Chryssides (religious studies, U. of Wolverhampton, England) presents this resource volume of new religious movements dating from the mid-1700s to 2000. Included are entries for approximately 400 religions―and separate entries for many of the founders―from throughout the world. The author focuses on origins, beliefs and practices, and seeks to convey a sense that each of the NRMs contains a definite train of thought and internal coherence. (Reference and Research Book News, August 2006)

About this edition

• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0810855887
• ISBN 13: 9780810855885
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 420