Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions and the Occult - Softcover

Mather, George A.; Larry A. Nichols

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0310531004 ISBN 13: 9780310531005

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House, 1993

Synopsis

Here is a complete dictionary of sects, cults, and religions containing cross-references to major in-depth articles that deal with the history, beliefs, and demography of each.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions and the Occult is probably the most significant reference book on the subject to be published in recent decades. In addition to traditional, well-known groups such as Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Islam, and Baha'i, the Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions and the Occult deals with groups that are not yet well-known but are making strong inroads in North America, such as Santeria, Rastafarians, Haitian Voodoo, white supremacy groups, and Satanism. The authors evaluate the beliefs and practices of each group from the perspective of the Bible and the historic creeds of the Christian church. Numerous short articles about people, places, and concepts provide brief definitions and descriptions. These articles are cross-referenced to the major in-depth articles that deal with the history, beliefs, and demography of each cult, sect, or religion. The book contains many illustrations and charts and includes an up-to-date bibliography for each of the groups and movements.

About the Author:

George A. Mather, an ordained minister, is the coeditor with Larry A. Nichols of The Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions and the Occult.;Larry A. Nichols is the pastor of Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenville, Rhode Island. He is coauthor of Masonic Lodge in the Zondervan Guide to Cults and Religious Movements.;Alvin J. Schmidt [Ph.D., University of Nebraska) retired in 1999 as professor of sociology at Illinois College. He has contributed to numerous journals and is the author of several books. He lives in Jacksonville, IL.

About this edition

• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0310531004
• ISBN 13: 9780310531005
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384