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"New religious movements -- some of which are known as cults -- are defined as organizations that have arisen within the last 200 years. Most treatments of these movements have typically resorted to sensationalism rather than objectivity, and new religious movements tend to receive negative media publicity. Despite unfavorable portrayal in popular culture, however, new religious movements are a global phenomenon, and much remains to be studied about...
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A to Z guides volume no 162
Historical dictionaries of religions philosophies and movements volume no. 82
Historical dictionaries of religions philosophies and movements volume no. 82
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"This Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of Islam as a religion, government, and way of life. It thoroughly analyzes the various groups, events, movements, key figures, and dogmas that have influenced contemporary Islamic fundamentalism."--Page 4 of cover.
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"Judaism is one of the first recorded monotheistic religions and one of the oldest religious traditions still practiced today. Like many other cultural institutions, it has rarely remained static - instead, it continually investigates and questions itself, metamorphosing in relation to the world. Although its influences can be seen in both Christianity and Islam, many of its beliefs, traditions, and practices are unknown." -- Publisher description....
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