Dictionary Of Cults Sects Religions And The Occult

Author : Larry A. Nichols,George Mather,Alvin J. Schmidt
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 827 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310866060

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Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions by Larry A. Nichols,George Mather,Alvin J. Schmidt Pdf

Up-to-date, well-documented, comprehensive coverage of cults, sects, and world religions, from the historical to the contemporary INCLUDES • Well-known groups and world religions, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Islam, and Baha’i • Groups with a significant North American influence, including Santeria, Rastafarians, Haitian Voodo, white supremacy groups, Wicca, and Satanism REVISED, UPDATED, AND EXPANDED TO INCLUDE NEW ENTRIES AND NEW INFORMATION • Updated information on Islam and its global impact • New entries: the Branch Davidians, Native American religions, Heaven’s Gate, Aum Supreme Truth, the Boston Movement, the Masonic Lodge, and many others • Developments in the world of cults and the occult Encyclopedic Dictionary of Cults, Sects, and World Religions is arguably the most significant reference book on the subject to be published. Formerly titled Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions, and the Occult, it provides reliable information on the history and beliefs of nearly every form of religion active today. This extensively revised edition includes new topics, updated information, and a brand-new format for a clearer, more organized approach. The authors evaluate the beliefs and practices of each group from the perspective of the Bible and the historic creeds of the Christian church. You’ll also find group histories, numerous illustrations, charts, current statistics, websites, bibliographies, and other useful information.

Author : George A. Mather,Larry A. Nichols
Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Reference
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003391617

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Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions, and the Occult by George A. Mather,Larry A. Nichols Pdf

In a complete survey of cults, sects, and religions around the world, Mather and Nichols provide definitions and brief descriptions that evaluate each group on the basis of the historic creeds of Christianity. Included are Santeria, Rastafarians, Haitian Voodoo and more.

Author : William Glenn Watson
Publisher : Chicago : Moody Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802417264

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A Concise Dictionary of Cults & Religions by William Glenn Watson Pdf

A Concise Dictionary of Cults and Religions provides thumbnail sketches of peripheral religious groups, cults, and personalities connected with such movements or organizations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Cults
ISBN : 0899574602

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Encyclopedia of World Religions, Cults & the Occult by Anonim Pdf

The Encyclopedia of World Religions, Cults and the Occult analyzes sects, cults, the occult, non-Christian world religions, secret societies and atheistic beliefs and then highlights their dangers and compares them with the truth of Scripture. Religions and cults that claim to be Christian but function in a manner grossly contrary to Scripture are also exposed.

Author : James R. Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110344426

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The Encyclopedia of Cults, Sects, and New Religions by James R. Lewis Pdf

Contains alphabetically-arranged profiles of over 1,000 different religions found in the United States and throughout the world.

Author : Ed Hindson,Mark Hitchcock,Tim LaHaye
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736978439

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The Harvest Handbook of Bible Prophecy by Ed Hindson,Mark Hitchcock,Tim LaHaye Pdf

Everything You Need to Know About the Last Days at Your Fingertips The Harvest HandbookTM of Bible Prophecy is a reference resource that provides a comprehensive overview of everything the Bible says about the last days. Compiled by bestselling prophecy teachers Ed Hindson, Mark Hitchcock, and Tim LaHaye, this volume has 150+ topics on the most important subjects of prophetic study from 40+ of world’s foremost prophecy experts, including Armageddon, the Day of the Lord, eternal life, the glorious appearing, the messianic kingdom, the millennium, rewards, and the Tribulation. You will gain clear and useful insights about the future in this A-to-Z handbook, which is written to provide thousands of Bible-based facts about the end times and beyond a chronology of the last days from a pretribulational, premillennial view detailed definitions of all the major prophecy-related terms Both new and experienced students of prophecy will find this a tool they can use and understand. Ideal for browsing or serious research, you’ll find yourself reaching for this indispensable resource again and again.

Author : Kenneth Boa
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0896938239

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Cults, World Religions and the Occult by Kenneth Boa Pdf

Almost every day you hear of a new religion-or rediscover an old one. It used to be that you only heard of these religions when missionaries spoke at your church. Now their followers send missionaries to our doorsteps.

Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310829065

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The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions by Ron Rhodes Pdf

Cults and New Religions Aren’t Hard to FindThey’re in your neighborhood . . . your workplace . . . your school . . . maybe even your family.Cults are flourishing across America. Chances are, you’ve encountered one, perhaps even know someone who is involved in a cult. Can you discuss knowledgably the critical differences between Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, the New Age movement, Hindu-based cults, and other prominent groups and religious movements? In this essential resource, preeminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions:MormonismJehovah’s WitnessesMind SciencesNew Age MovementChurch of ScientologyHindu-based CultsUnification ChurchBaha’i FaithUnitarian UniversalismOneness PentecostalismMasonic LodgeSatanismLearning the distinctives of these groups will equip you to deal with any of the thousands of other less significant cults you may encounter. The Challenge of the Cults and New Religion includes Color photosScripture IndexSubject IndexGlossaryBibliographyAnd your resources don’t end at the last page. You can supplement your knowledge whenever you choose by visiting the author’s Web site at www.ronrhodes.org for free, thorough, up-to-the-minute information on each cult discussed in the book.If you’re concerned for the temporal and eternal welfare of others, The Challenge of the Cults is a must. It will help you confront the deception of false Christs and lying doctrines with the clear, well-grounded truth of biblical Christianity.

Author : Rose Publishing,Centers For Apologetics Research
Publisher : Rose Publishing
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596365803

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Christianity, Cults & the Occult by Rose Publishing,Centers For Apologetics Research Pdf

"Christianity, Cults, and the Occult: " Compare 11 Groups with Biblical Christianity "Christianity, Cults, and the Occult," a pamphlet that can be read in 30 minutes or less, takes a close look at eleven cultic movements that have a wide range of occult connections and compares them to the origins and key beliefs of Christianity. "Christianity, Cults, and the Occult" helps Christians understand their own beliefs, explains the backgrounds of different occults, and includes a list of occult terms and definitions, as well as Scriptural warnings against the occult. "14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long"

Author : Ron Rhodes
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736935814

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Find It Quick Handbook on Cults and New Religions by Ron Rhodes Pdf

Were most cults and new religions simply passing fads of the late-twentieth century, or are some of them still growing today? What new sects have emerged, and what dangers do they present? How should Christians respond? Bible teacher and apologetics expert Ron Rhodes has cataloged 40 groups in this concise and easy-to-use handbook. Readers will appreciate Ron's thorough research and his reader-friendly style. His brief examination of each group includes a short history of the sect or new religion an explanation of the group's major doctrines the Christian apologetic response This informative guide includes a list of "Apologetic Power Points," which provides readers with a fast-paced summary of the foundational truths of biblical Christianity.

Author : James K. Walker
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736920117

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The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality by James K. Walker Pdf

Biblical, evangelical, and orthodox, The Concise Guide to Today's Religions and Spirituality supplies readers with a comprehensive, A-to-Z information source. Supported by the trustworthy research of Watchman Fellowship and its president, James Walker, its thousands of entries give the basics needed to evaluate spiritual belief systems, movements, and phenomena—Christian, quasi-Christian, and non-Christian—and the people connected with them. Definitions, descriptions, and cross references pack the maximum useful information into concise form, as in these examples: Adler, Margo: A witch affiliated with the Covenant of the Goddess, the second-largest coven in the United States. Adler wrote the highly influential book Drawing Down the Moon. See GODDESS, WICCA. Bioenergy: NEW AGE practice of healing, in which life-energy is balanced by opening blocked meridians. See HOLISTIC HEALING. A great resource for individuals—parents, church leaders, counselors, friends who want to give sound advice—as well as for study groups and church libraries.

Author : Josh McDowell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Cults
ISBN : OCLC:312797877

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Handbook of Today's Religions by Josh McDowell Pdf

Author : John A. Beck
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310292852

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Zondervan Dictionary of Biblical Imagery by John A. Beck Pdf

Provides a description of the element or image, shows examples of how it is used in the biblical text, and presents photographs and maps that further illustrate the ideas.

Author : David V. Barrett
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 071372756X

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Sects, Cults and Alternative Religions by David V. Barrett Pdf

The book "reveals the beliefs and practices of many modern sects and cults. It explains where they came from.

Author : Kenneth Boa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Christian sects
ISBN : OCLC:71303452

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Cults, World Religions, and You by Kenneth Boa Pdf