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9780137730452
The book explores the major new or unconventional religions and spiritual movements in America that exists outside the Judeo-Christian tradition. Gives accounts of some 25 groups--divided into six types--covering their history, teaching, worship, and way of life. Considers bitter controversies about cults, brainwashing, and deprogramming that have arisen around them.Ellwood, Robert S., Jr. is the author of 'Religious and Spiritual Groups in Modern America', published 1987 under ISBN 9780137730452 and ISBN 0137730454.
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