Cults and New Religions: A Brief History (Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)

Cults and New Religions: A Brief History [Douglas E. Cowan, David G. Comprehending Cults: The Sociology of New Religious Movements Paperback : pages; Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (September 24, . Cults and New Religions: A Brief History (Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion) Paperback.
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The writers go into detail about just what makes these religious groups different from more established ones, and examine the folly of lumping them all into one category. They are very critical of the countercult movement and "deprogramming" in particular, rightly noting that "deprogrammers" attempt the same sort of "brainwashing" that they regularly and usually incorrectly accuse new religions of utilizing.

They are also very critical of a sensationalistic news media that breathlessly reports on cults only when something bizarre happens, rushing to judge their leaders as crooks or kooks and their adherents as deluded zombies. The groups selected for profiles here are not taken at random or because they are the most controversial or extreme; each is meant to illustrate a different facet of new religion. Even regularly scorned groups like Scientology and Unificationism get a fair hearing.

This book gets for stars because of its extremely organized form and excellent facts. Although we feel the slight defensive nature of the findings, the team of Cowan and Bromley did a very good job of outlining what some of these people believed in. I especially liked the fact that they said Christianity was once a cult. It puts the whole realm of religious belief in perspective. I would highly recommend this book for every Sunday school teacher. Good book, used it a lot every day in class. Was in good condition. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations.


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      Back cover copy "The world of new religions is notoriously complex and diverse. As such, an introductory text must simplify, but without simplification. This updated edition of Cults and New Religions achieves this admirably. With an enviable grasp of contemporary scholarship, Douglas Cowan and David Bromley provide fresh insights into particular groups, events, and controversies. This wonderfully erudite and lucid volume should be required reading for all students of new religions.

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      The authors carefully and seriously tackle significant questions about the nature of new religions, helping readers navigate a controversial and complicated field. Zeller, Lake Forest College "The second edition of Cults and New Religions is an astute and accessible textbook written by two eminent scholars of new religions.

      Through eight case studies the text examines key issues that arise in relation to new religious movements, thereby shedding light on the study of religions in general. This book is a valuable pedagogical tool that stimulates critical analysis and discussion in the classroom and beyond. Each chapter has been completely updated to reflect the very latest developments within each movement, and includes a discussion of one of the major sources of controversy surrounding these groups, controversies that have led to them being popularly regarded as "cults.

      New to this edition is information on the emergence of important new religious groups as well as substantial new sections on researching new religious movements, the latest scholarly material in the field, and the importance of these groups in society. The result is a fascinating and informative volume suitable for students studying this area for the first time.