Fanaticism; Its Source and Influence : Illustrated by the Simple Narrative of Isabella, in the Case of Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. B. Folger, Mr. Pierson, Mr. Mills, Catherine, Isabella, &c. &c. a Reply to W. L. Stone, With Descriptive Portraits of All the Part

Gilbert Vale

ISBN 10: 1019683783 / ISBN 13: 9781019683781

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023

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Neuware - First published in 1837, Vale's exposé of the Matthias cult in nineteenth-century America examines the nature and dangers of religious fanaticism. Through a series of dramatic vignettes and incisive commentary, Vale shows how individuals and communities can be vulnerable to manipulation by charismatic leaders. This timely and thought-provoking book remains relevant today.

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• Title: Fanaticism; Its Source and Influence : Illustrated by the Simple Narrative of Isabella, in the Case of Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. B. Folger, Mr. Pierson, Mr. Mills, Catherine, Isabella, &c. &c. a Reply to W. L. Stone, With Descriptive Portraits of All the Part
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1019683783
• ISBN 13: 9781019683781
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 13D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 476 grams

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First published in 1837, Vale's exposé of the Matthias cult in nineteenth-century America examines the nature and dangers of religious fanaticism. Through a series of dramatic vignettes and incisive commentary, Vale shows how individuals and communities can be vulnerable to manipulation by charismatic leaders. This timely and thought-provoking book remains relevant today.

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