A Reader in New Religious Movements: Readings in the Study of New Religious Movements (Religious Studies And Philosophy)

Chryssides, George D.; Wilkins, Margaret

ISBN 10: 0826461689 / ISBN 13: 9780826461681

Published by Continuum, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Reader in New Religious Movements: Readings in the Study of New Religious Movements (Religious Studies And Philosophy)
• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0826461689
• ISBN 13: 9780826461681
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

There are over 600 New Religious Movements (NRMs) in Great Britain alone, and more than 2000 in the United States. A Reader in New Religious Movements provides an introduction to the main teachings of a selection of these organizations, focusing on those that are well established in the West. The contemporary-and in some cases controversial-NRMs covered include the Unification Church, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, the Family, Osho, Soka Gakkai International and the Western Buddhist Order.

About the Authors

George D. Chryssides is a Visiting Research Fellow at York St John University, UK, and was formerly Head of Religious Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Margaret Wilkins is a freelance writer and researcher.