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Loading... Mystics and Messiahs: Cults and New Religions in American Historyby Philip Jenkins
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This work gives an account of cults and anti-cult scares in American history. Contrary to popular belief, cults were by no means an invention of the 1960's. Most of the images and stereotypes surrounding religious fringe movements can be traced to the 19th century. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)200.973Religions Religion Religion History, geographic treatment, biography North America United StatesLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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