446 pages : 23 cm

This encyclopedia gives readers a comprehensive map of the significant religious and spiritual groups functioning in today's world, especially in the West. The new religions, sects and alternative spiritualities are categorized according to the religious traditions from which they spring

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in Christianity -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in Judaism -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in Islam -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in Zoroastrianism -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in Indian religions -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in the religions of East Asia -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in indigenous and pagan traditions -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in Western esoteric and new age traditions -- New religions, sects, and alternative spiritualities with roots in modern Western culture

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