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Author : Olav Hammer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 15,33 MB
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521196507
This volume addresses the key features of new religions, such as Scientology, the Moonies and Jihadist movements, from a systematic, comparative perspective.
Author : George D. Chryssides
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 37,22 MB
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441198296
The Bloomsbury Companion to New Religious Movements covers key themes such as charismatic leadership, conversion and brainwashing, prophecy and millennialism, violence and suicide, gender and sexuality, legal issues, and the portrayal of New Religious Movements by the media and anti-cult organisations. Several categories of new religions receive special attention, including African new religions, Japanese new religions, Mormons, and UFO religions. This guide to New Religious Movements and their critical study brings together 29 world-class international scholars, and serves as a resource to students and researchers. The volume highlights the current state of academic study in the field, and explores areas in which future research might develop. Clearly and accessibly organised to help users quickly locate key information and analysis, the book includes an A to Z of key terms, extensive guides to further resources, a comprehensive bibliography, and a timeline of major developments in the field such as the emergence of new groups, publications, legal decisions, and historical events.
Author : John Lyden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 48,82 MB
Release : 2009-05-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1135220662
The Routledge Companion to Religion and Film brings together a lively and experienced team of contributors to investigate the ways in which this exciting discipline is developing.
Author : Philip Wilkinson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 13,21 MB
Release : 2008-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0756648130
Everything you want to know about the world’s religions: from beliefs and ceremonies to gods and sacred texts From Hinduism to Zoroastrianism take an in-depth look at all the major global religions, past and present. Discover how each religion started, exploring their origins and history, from the moment of its founding to its spread across the world today. Find out all about the Gods and prophets from a comprehensive who’s who profiling deities and holy figures of each faith. Plus learn about the religious practices and traditions of each belief system, from day-to-day devotions to key events in the religious calendar. An exciting addition to Eyewitness Companions; the visual reference series covering favourite hobbies and pastimes from Whisky and Opera to Horse Riding.
Author : Robert A. Orsi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 47,61 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0521883911
Informative and provocative, this book introduces readers to debates in the contemporary study of religion and suggests future research possibilities.
Author : Bryan S. Turner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 726 pages
File Size : 17,34 MB
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1119250668
Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, the New Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. Covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and the body Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies International in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia Offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization
Author : Peter Harrison
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 22,47 MB
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521712513
This book explores the historical relations between science and religion and discusses contemporary issues with perspectives from cosmology, evolutionary biology and bioethics.
Author : Markus Bockmuehl
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 23,54 MB
Release : 2001-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780521796781
This Companion offers an integrated introduction to the study of Jesus.
Author : John Hinnells
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 46,16 MB
Release : 2005-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1134318464
Providing a genuinely full guide to the theory and methods related to religious studies, this text - written entirely by world-renowned specialists - is the ideal resource for those studying the discipline.
Author : Philip Goff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 26,88 MB
Release : 2010-03-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444324099
This authoritative and cutting edge companion brings togethera team of leading scholars to document the rich diversity andunique viewpoints that have formed the religious history of theUnited States. A groundbreaking new volume which represents the firstsustained effort to fully explain the development of Americanreligious history and its creation within evolving political andsocial frameworks Spans a wide range of traditions and movements, from theBaptists and Methodists, to Buddhists and Mormons Explores topics ranging from religion and the media,immigration, and piety, though to politics and social reform Considers how American religion has influenced and beeninterpreted in literature and popular culture Provides insights into the historiography of religion, butpresents the subject as a story in motion rather than a snapshot ofwhere the field is at a given moment