Apocalypse Observed
Religious Movements and Violence in North America, Europe and Japan
Published on 22. June 2005
240 pages
978-1-134-65125-2 (ISBN)
Description
Apocalypse Observed is about religious violence. By analyzing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict. Cults covered include:
* the apocalypse at Jonestown
* the Branch Davidians at Waco
* the violent path of Aum Shinrikyo
* the mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple
* the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate.
Through comparative case studies and in-depth analysis, the authors show how religious violence can erupt not simply from the beliefs of the cult followers or the personalities of their leaders, but also from the way in which society responds to the cults in its midst.
* the apocalypse at Jonestown
* the Branch Davidians at Waco
* the violent path of Aum Shinrikyo
* the mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple
* the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate.
Through comparative case studies and in-depth analysis, the authors show how religious violence can erupt not simply from the beliefs of the cult followers or the personalities of their leaders, but also from the way in which society responds to the cults in its midst.
Reviews / Votes
'Required reading for anyone perplexed by the persistence of millenarian thought' - Michael F. Brown, Williams College'This book takes an original and challenging view of a number of extremely controversial new religious movements.' - Journal of Contemporary Religion
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
4,90 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-65125-2 (9781134651252)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
John R. Hall | Philip D. Schuyler | Sylvaine Trinh
Apocalypse Observed
Religious Movements and Violence in North America, Europe and Japan
Book
01/2000
1st Edition
Routledge
€272.20
Shipment within 15-20 days
John R. Hall | Philip D. Schuyler | Sylvaine Trinh
Apocalypse Observed
Religious Movements and Violence in North America, Europe and Japan
Book
01/2000
1st Edition
Routledge
€107.80
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Hall, John R.; Schuyler, Philip D.; Trinh, Sylvaine
Content
1. The Apocalypse at Jonestown 2. From Jonestown to Waco 3. The Violent Path of Aum Shinrikyo 4. The Mystical Apocalypse of the Solar Temple 5. Finding Heaven's Gate Epilogue
