This Element focuses on the historiography of Christian origins from the mid-19th century to the present. It argues that this historiography is shaped by the ideas that were prevalent in the historians own eras and the prevailing views about Jews a...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009591379)
This Element focuses on the historiography of Christian origins from the mid-19th century to the present. It argues that this historiography is shaped by the ideas that were prevalent in the historians own eras and the prevailing views about Jews a...Loe edasi...
As a survivor of religious trauma, Anna Clark Miller knows the toll of religious trauma and your obstacles in recovery. For Gods Sake takes a completely neutral stance on religion, so you can focus on your healing journey without bias and leave beh...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Feb-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press Inc, ISBN-13: 9780197516393)
Spirits of the Space Age details the historical emergence of The Valley of the Dawn, a highly eclectic new religious movement known for its spectacular material culture and all-encompassing aesthetics. Drawing on extensive ethnographic field...Loe edasi...
Ruth Sutcliffe argues that the early Church Fathers theological understanding of the role of persecution in the Christian life informed their exhortations to individual and communal response, contributing to the churchs remarkable survival and gro...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 11-Dec-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009660839)
This Element analyses issues of abuse in new religious movements (NRMs). It argues that certain factors can be intensified in NRM contexts, not least propensities for separation from wider society, teachings on unique legitimacy and exclusivity, and...Loe edasi...
This Element analyses issues of abuse in new religious movements (NRMs). It argues that certain factors can be intensified in NRM contexts, not least propensities for separation from wider society, teachings on unique legitimacy and exclusivity, and...Loe edasi...
A comprehensive guide that empowers parents with the knowledge and strategies to keep their children safe from human trafficking and cults. Our digital age is bringing unprecedented challenges to child-rearing. Predators lurk online...Loe edasi...
This book is founded on a simple premise: that Jehovahs Witnesses are a crucial litmus test for tolerance.When Witnesses do not enjoy basic freedoms to practice their faith, scholars should consider what their treatment reveals abou...Loe edasi...
With numerous images of artifacts, an illuminating investigation of the clandestine cults of the ancient world. The Secret Sacred explores the hidden religious practices of the classical world. These cults, shrouded in sec...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 03-Jul-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press Inc, ISBN-13: 9780197775325)
The true story of the first California cult scandalIn 1891, a suffragist and social reformer named Alzire Chevaillier launched a moral crusade to destroy Fountaingrove, a utopian spiritualist community in northern California....Loe edasi...
An accessible and historically grounded introduction to esotericism as a vital dimension of Western culture from late antiquity to the present. This accessible introduction by the worlds leading expert explains why the study of esoteri...Loe edasi...
This expanded new edition of Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed (2013) brings a foundational text in the field up to date. Hanegraaff surveys key topics for which esotericism has become the preferred label: gnosticism and hermetism in...Loe edasi...
A thrilling exposé revealing how Opus Dei Financial Times a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of Europes largest banks. ...Loe edasi...
In Decoding the Torah: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World, Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider reveals the timeless relevance of Old Testament laws for todays believers. After reading this groundbreaking book, you will discover how to apply the...Loe edasi...
A groundbreaking reinterpretation that draws on cognitive theory to show that belief wasn’t absent from—but rather was at the heart of—Roman religionBelief and Cult argues that belief isn’t uniquely Christian but was central...Loe edasi...
Ruth found favor with Boaz when her first priority was her relationship with God and serving her mother-in-law. Esther found favor with the King when her first priority was her relationship with God and serving Mordechai. Neither woman saw themselves...Loe edasi...
Ruth Sutcliffe argues that the early Church Fathers theological understanding of the role of persecution in the Christian life informed their exhortations to individual and communal response, contributing to the churchs remarkable survival and gro...Loe edasi...
This Element focuses on the historiography of Christian origins from the mid-19th century to the present. It argues that this historiography is shaped by the ideas that were prevalent in the historians own eras and the prevailing views about Jews a...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 31-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 9781009591379)
This Element focuses on the historiography of Christian origins from the mid-19th century to the present. It argues that this historiography is shaped by the ideas that were prevalent in the historians own eras and the prevailing views about Jews a...Loe edasi...
In this study of the life and character of the prophet Ezekiel we have selected some outstanding highlights—the call of the prophet, the departure to heaven of the glory of God, the prophecy of Tyre’s fall, the restoration and redemption of the Jewis...Loe edasi...
As a survivor of religious trauma, Anna Clark Miller knows the toll of religious trauma and your obstacles in recovery. For Gods Sake takes a completely neutral stance on religion, so you can focus on your healing journey without bias and leave beh...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 16-Feb-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press Inc, ISBN-13: 9780197516393)
Spirits of the Space Age details the historical emergence of The Valley of the Dawn, a highly eclectic new religious movement known for its spectacular material culture and all-encompassing aesthetics. Drawing on extensive ethnographic field...Loe edasi...
