The Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements
Download or Read eBook The Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements PDF written by James R. Lewis and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-12-11 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : James R. Lewis |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 561 |
Release | : 2003-12-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199708758 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199708754 |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements by : James R. Lewis
Book excerpt: The study of New Religious Movements (NRMs) is one of the fastest-growing areas of religious studies. This Handbook covers the current state of the field and breaks new ground. Its contributors are drawn equally from sociology and religious studies and include both established scholars and "rising stars" in the field. The core chapters deal with such central issues as conversion, the brainwashing debate, millennialism, and modernization. Another section deals with NRM subfields such as neopaganism, satanism, and UFO religions. The final section considers NRMs in global perspective.