The kingdom of the cults : the definitive work on the subject by Martin, Walter, 1928-1989, author instant download

The kingdom of the cults : the definitive work on the subject by Martin, Walter, 1928-1989, author instant download

796 pages ; 24 cm, \"In an era of confusing religious ideas, Christians need information they can trust. And as Western culture drifts further and further from its Christian roots, there is an even greater need for awareness of the beliefs of those around us. The Kingdom of the Cults equips readers to understand the claims of numerous cults, sects, and religions, including some that masquerade as mainstream Christian denominations, contrasting those claims with biblical teaching. This new edition, comprehensively updated by experts Jill Martin Rische and Kurt Van Gorden, builds on Dr. Martin's authoritative original text, and includes helpful information about changes and developments in belief systems around the globe in recent years. Readable and reliable for teachers, pastors, and lay readers alike, The Kingdom of the Cults is sure to remain the go-to reference book on non-Christian religions for years to come\"--back cover, Includes bibliographical references and index, The kingdom of the cults -- Scaling the language barrier -- The psychological structure of cultism -- Jehovah's Witnesses -- Christian Science -- Mormonism--the Latter-day Saints -- Spiritism--the Cult of Antiquity -- The Theosophical Society -- Buddhism--classical and Zen -- The Baha'i faith -- The Unity School of Christianity -- Armstrongism, The Worldwide Church of God, and Grace Communion International -- The Unification Church -- Scientology -- Eastern religions -- Islam: the message of Muhammad -- The cults on the world mission field -- The Jesus of the cults -- Cult evangelism--mission field on your doorstep -- The road to recovery -- Appendix section: The puzzle of Seventh-day Adventists ; Unitarianism ; Rosicrucianism ; Swedenborgianism