Organized in chronological order of the founding of each movement, this documentary reader brings to life new religious movements from the 18th century to the p

An original collection of primary documents conveying the wide array of ideas connected to new religious movements New Religious Movements is a highly unique vo

Discussions of any religion can easily raise passions. But arguments tend to become even more heated when the religion under discussion is characterized as new.

Wherever and whenever they appear, new religious movements always produce conflict. Even as they attract members who enthusiastically embrace their innovative t

This volume addresses the key features of new religions, such as Scientology, the Moonies and Jihadist movements, from a systematic, comparative perspective.