Pocket Dictionary of New Religious Movements: Over 400 Groups, Individuals & Ideas Clearly and Concisely Defined

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by Irving Hexham

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A 2003 Finalist in the Word Guild Canadian Writing Awards!Studying new religious movements can be like trying to learn several languages at once, each with its own vocabulary, grammar and syntax. The flourishing variety of these movements today makes the task even more difficult. Irving Hexham has designedPocket Dictionary of New Religious Movementsto be an indispensable companion for students of religion and a fascinating guide for curious and perplexed observers of the religious scene. Here are nearly 450 entries covering specific groups, from the Aetherius Society to the Zion Christian Church practices, from the Alexander technique to Yoga UFO religion, from alien abductions to Unarius Academy of Science symbols, from the ankh to yin-yang religious texts, from the apocryphal New Testament to the Vinaya-Pitaka religious leaders, from George Adamski to Rabbi Zalman Reference books on religion tend to be too large, expensive and unwieldy for those who want quick information. Both handy and affordable, thisPocket Dictionaryoffers quick, concise and reliable answers to basic questions about new religious movements.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0830814663

ISBN13:9780830814664

Release Date:January 2002

Publisher:IVP Academic

Length:120 Pages

Weight:0.30 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 4.3" x 7.0"

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