New religions as global cultures: making the human sacred
Auteur :
Hexham, Irving
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780813325088
Date de publication :
4 avr. 1997
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book argues that many cults are the product of a dynamic interaction between folk religions and the teachings of traditional world religions. It suggests that few new religions are really new, drawing on examples from Africa, the United States, Asia, and Europe.