Radical Transformations in Minority Religions Paperback / softback
Edited by Beth (University of Cambridge, UK) Singler, Eileen (LSE, UK) Barker
Part of the Routledge Inform Series on Minority Religions and Spiritual Movements series
Paperback / softback
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All religions undergo continuous change, but minority religions tend to be less anchored in their ways than mainstream, traditional religions.
This volume examines radical transformations undergone by a variety of minority religions, including the Children of God/ Family International; Gnosticism; Jediism; various manifestations of Paganism; LGBT Muslim groups; the Plymouth Brethren; Santa Muerte; and Satanism. As with other books in the Routledge/Inform series, the contributors approach the subject from a wide range of perspectives: professional scholars include legal experts and sociologists specialising in new religious movements, but there are also chapters from those who have experienced a personal involvement.
The volume is divided into four thematic parts that focus on different impetuses for radical change: interactions with society, technology and institutions, efforts at legitimation, and new revelations. This book will be a useful source of information for social scientists, historians, theologians and other scholars with an interest in social change, minority religions and ‘cults’.
It will also be of interest to a wider readership including lawyers, journalists, theologians and members of the general public.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:276 pages, 1 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Halftones, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/05/2023
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- ISBN:9781032116808
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:276 pages, 1 Line drawings, black and white; 12 Halftones, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/05/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9781032116808