Violence and new religious movements

The connection between cults and violence has been a topic of intense public interest that has been fueled by dramatic incidents of mass violence involving certain new religious movements (NRMs). The present volume represents the culmination of decades of reflection by scholarly specialists.

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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Lewis, James R. 1949-2022 (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Oxford Oxford University Press 2011
In:Year: 2011
Reviews:Review: Violence and New Religious Movements, by James R. Lewis (2012) (Walliss, John)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B New religion / Violent behavior
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Violence Religious aspects
B Violence Religious aspects
B Persecution
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Summary:The connection between cults and violence has been a topic of intense public interest that has been fueled by dramatic incidents of mass violence involving certain new religious movements (NRMs). The present volume represents the culmination of decades of reflection by scholarly specialists.
ISBN:0199894515
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199735631.001.0001