Radical Transformations in Minority Religions

This book explores the radical transformations undergone by minority religions, such as the Children of God/Family International, Gnosticism, Jediism, Paganism, LGBT Muslim groups, the Plymouth Brethren, Santa Muerte, and Satanism, from various perspectives. It is divided into four thematic parts and will be a valuable resource for social scientists, historians, theologians, and the general public.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

All religions undergo continuous change, but minority religions tend to be less anchored in their ways than mainstream, traditional religions. This volume examines radical transformations undergone by a variety of minority religions, including the Children of God/ Family International; Gnosticism; Jediism; various manifestations of Paganism; LGBT Muslim groups; the Plymouth Brethren; Santa Muerte; and Satanism.

As with other books in the Routledge/Inform series, the contributors approach the subject from a wide range of perspectives: professional scholars include legal experts and sociologists specialising in new religious movements, but there are also chapters from those who have experienced a personal involvement. The volume is divided into four thematic parts that focus on different impetuses for radical change: interactions with society, technology and institutions, efforts at legitimation, and new revelations.

This book will be a useful source of information for social scientists, historians, theologians and other scholars with an interest in social change, minority religions and ‘cults’. It will also be of interest to a wider readership including lawyers, journalists, theologians and members of the general public.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415786706