The history of conversion and contemporary cults
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Bibliographic Information
The history of conversion and contemporary cults
（American university studies, Series VII . Theology and religion ; v. 43）
Peter Lang, c1988
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Note
Bibliography: p. [205]-230
Description and Table of Contents
Description
History of Conversion and Contemporary Cults is a study of proselytization, conversion, and commitment through an examination of historical case studies and the contemporary religious cult movements. Archival research and present-day surveys reveal interesting similarities in both missionary techniques and motives for conversion. The broader effects of conversion and commitment are also discussed with respect to their impact on the convert's family and community.
Table of Contents
Contents: Historical and psychological examination of the phenomena of conversion and commitment in the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on contemporary cults - The book is unique in its interdisciplinary approach to the intra- and interpersonal dynamics of conversion, and the ripple effects of conversion on others.
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