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Encyclopedia of New Religions Christopher Partridge

Encyclopedia of New Religions By Christopher Partridge

Encyclopedia of New Religions by Christopher Partridge


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A comprehensive and authoritative guide to over 200 new religions, sects and alternative spiritualities

Encyclopedia of New Religions Summary

Encyclopedia of New Religions: New religious movements, sects and alternative spiritualities by Christopher Partridge

This book gives readers a comprehensive map of the significant religious and spiritual groups functioning in today's world, especially in the West. It is written by specialists but with the non-specialist in mind. The Encyclopedia of New Religions offers an authoritative and lavishly illustrated guide to more than two hundred of these extremely varied groups and movements. The new religions, sects and alternative spiritualities are categorized according to the religious traditions from which they spring. Included are well established groups like the Mormons and the Hutterites, and more recent movements like the Santeria, the Unification Church and ISKCON (the 'Hare Krishnas'). In addition to Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Indian Religions and the Religions of East Asia, sections are devoted to movements and groups inspired by Indigenous and Pagan traditions, and by Western Esoteric and New Age traditions. Especially fascinating is the discussion of the religious offspring of Modern Western Culture, including Scientology, UFO-based groups and even the worship of celebrities like Elvis and Princess Diana. Each section begins with an overview of the parent religion, before the new religions, sects and alternative spiritualities are described in chronological order. There are also a number of feature articles throughout the book which highlight broad topics such as New Religions in China as well as intriguing subjects such as Cargo Cults, Martial Arts, Astrology and Feng Shui. The Encyclopedia of New Religions is a fascinating and colourful guide to the bewildering array of religious and spiritual options open to the modern seeker.

Encyclopedia of New Religions Reviews

Mainstream orthodox faiths have spawned a host of new religions, sects and alternative spiritualities over the last 100 years. This encyclopedia, written for the non-specialist by an authoritative team of specialist contributors, offers a comprehensive guide to 200 of the most significant ones to have emerged over the last century. Each section begins with an overview of the main tradition from which particular new movements have sprouted. Examples include from Christianity, Christian Science; from Judaism, Messianic Judaism; and from Islam, Bah'ai. Other sections include Buddhism, indigenous and pagan traditions, esoteric and New Age traditions and modern western culture. Throughout the book there are feature articles that deal with groups of these new faiths, key themes surrounding new movements, and particular beliefs and practices popular in contemporary new religions.

About Christopher Partridge

Christopher Partridge is Professor of Contemporary Religion at University College Chester.

Table of Contents

New Religions, Sects and Alternative Spiritualities with Roots in... Christianity Judaism Islam Zoroastrianism Indian Religions The Religions of East Asia Indigenous and Pagan Traditions Western Esoteric and New Age Traditions Modern Western Cultures

Additional information

GOR004548819
9780745950730
0745950736
Encyclopedia of New Religions: New religious movements, sects and alternative spiritualities by Christopher Partridge
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Lion Hudson Plc
2004-02-20
448
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