Christianity and New Religious Movements: An Introduction to the World's Newest Faiths - Softcover

Cooper, Derek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1629955914 ISBN 13: 9781629955919

Verlag: P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed), 2023

Inhaltsangabe

Every major religion has produced hundreds of offshoots. Although sometimes disparaged as cults or sects, these new religious movements are often culturally accepted and claim to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle. We may have heard of them, but many of us know little about them. For Christians, this makes it difficult for us to engage with their adherents wisely and well. Derek Cooper, a professor of global Christianity, delves into ten of the most historic, most prominent, and most recognizable new religious movements, focusing on ones with members whom people have a higher chance of meeting. Writing from a confessional yet compassionate Christian perspective, he provides an overview of religions such as Jainism, Nation of Islam, Mormonism, and Scientology--their origins, religious writings, beliefs, practices--and describes effective points of contact for Christians. Includes discussion questions and suggestions for further reading.

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Derek Cooper is managing director of Thomas Institute, an educational travel company that specializes in learning on location. He is also the author of fifteen books, including Christianity and World Religions, Introduction to World Christian History, Basics of Latin, and Before You Go Overseas. Derek has visited more than seventy-five countries and earned a PhD in the history of religion and an MBA in entrepreneurial management. He runs a YouTube channel called Thomas Institute. To learn more, visit www.thomas-institute.com.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed)
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1629955914
• ISBN 13: 9781629955919
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 280
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