Encyclopedia Of New Religions

Encyclopedia Of New Religions Offers A Clear, Accessible Tour Through The Landscape Of Modern Spirituality. This Guide Surveys More Than Two Hundred Religious And Spiritual Groups Active Today, Organized By Their Parent Traditions And Written For Non-Specialists. Perfect For Curious Readers, Students, And Lifelong Learners, It Presents The Topic In An Educational, Thoughtful, And Inviting Tone. In This Encyclopedia, Each Entry Opens With An Overview Of The Related Parent Tradition Before Detailing The New Religions And Spiritual Movements That Have Emerged Over Time. You’Ll Encounter Well-Established Groups Such As The Mormons And Hutterites, Alongside More Recent Movements Like Santeria, The Unification Church, And Iskcon. The Book Surveys A Wide Range Of Traditions, Including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Indian Religions, East Asian Traditions, Indigenous And Pagan Paths, And Western Esoteric And New Age Currents. Written By Specialists For Non-Specialists, The Encyclopedia Presents The Material In A Clear, Balanced Voice And Includes Feature Articles That Shine A Spotlight On Broader Themes Like New Religions In China, Cargo Cults, Martial Arts, Astrology, And Feng Shui. The Entries Are Organized In Chronological Order And Designed For Easy Navigation And Study, Making Learning Engaging And Accessible Whether You’Re Researching For Coursework Or Satisfying P