商品簡介
In this anthology, Chryssides (religious studies, U. of Wolverhampton, UK) and Wilkins, a freelance writer and researcher, assemble readings written by members and leaders of new religious movements, the scope being non-traditional forms of religion in the West that have emerged in the last 200 years. Readings are divided into sections: origins and founders-leaders, key writings and scriptures, predicament, world-views, lifestyle, spiritual practice, issues, societal organization, and ultimate goals. Religions represented are the Brahma Kumaris, Church of Scientology, Church Universal Triumphant, Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Osho, Raelian Movement, Soka Gakkai International, and the Family, although some groups offered more information than others. The final section includes responses to the movements by counseling and monitoring organizations, government reports, and churches. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
George D. Chryssides is Honorary Research Fellow in Contemporary Religion at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Margaret Wilkins is a freelance writer and researcher.
