Cults Prophecies Practices and Personaliti - Hardcover

Jordan, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1858681677 ISBN 13: 9781858681672

Publisher: British Libary, 1996

Synopsis

The 20th century has seen a rise in the number of cults and sects throughout the world. Until recently, groups such as the Moonies, the Hare Krishna movement and the Children of God were viewed as harmless zealots or cranks. However, doubts have been raised about the nature of some cults, with massive media coverage of events such as the mass suicides of the Jonestown People's cult in Guyana and David Koresh's Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas. Critics have even accused some cults of indoctrination, brainwashing and breaking up families. This work examines the popularity, claims, prophecies, rituals and practices of these groups, and profiles their mesmeric leaders and prophets. It provides a balanced background to these intriguing groups, and historical analysis places modern groups in context with religious cults throughout the centuries.

About this edition

• Publisher: British Libary
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1858681677
• ISBN 13: 9781858681672
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128