New Religious Movements: A Guide for the Perplexed
New Religious Movements: A Guide for the Perplexed by Paul Oliver, published by A&C Black on February 2, 2012, offers an insightful examination of the phenomenon of new faiths and alternative spiritualities in today’s world. This 183-page book delves into how individuals seeking spiritual fulfillment are increasingly exploring a diverse array of new religions, which may be derived from major faiths, reinterpreted ancient traditions, or entirely novel spiritual experiences.
In this guide, readers will find a thorough analysis of the concepts used to discuss new religions, along with a survey of various movements that emerged in the latter half of the 20th century. Paul Oliver addresses key aspects such as the organization of these movements, the psychological dynamics within them, and the distribution of power and authority. Additionally, the book explores the role of women in these organizations and examines how these movements evolve and expand within the context of post-modern society. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the sociology of religion and the complexities surrounding contemporary spiritual practices.
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New Religious Movements: A Guide for the Perplexed examines the phenomenon of new faiths and alternative spiritualities which has become a feature of the contemporary world. Those interested in the spiritual dimension to life are no longer limited to the major world faiths, but can draw upon a rapidly-expanding range of new religions. Some of these are derived from the major religions, some are a re-working of ancient traditions, while others signify a completely new departure in spiritual experience. This book analyses the concepts we use to discuss new religions, and surveys a range of different movements which were established in the second half of the 20th century. Paul Oliver explores the organization of the movements, and the psychological aspects of life within them; the distribution of power and authority within movements; the position of women in relation to such organizations, and finally, the nature of the evolution and expansion of such movements in relation to post-modern society. This book is ideal for students wishing to understand the more perplexing elements of this contemporary phenomenon. >
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