Top 10 books about cults claire mcglasson books the guardian. Larsons book of cults paperback january 1, 1982 by bob larson author. His 500page handbook, larson s book of spiritual warfare, is an encyclopedic reference about demons, the devil, and deliverance and represents a lifetime of research and experience. Larsons new book of cults paperback november 30, 1989 by bob larson author. Cult formation, the harvard mental health letter, february 1991 6. His 500page classic work larson s book of cults is a standard reference encyclopedia at many colleges and seminaries. Larsons book of world religions is an easy read on the many false religions of the day. An introduction to the cults an introduction to cult concepts cultic roots in world religions major cults.
Bob larson once again demonstrates his embarrassingly lack of knowledge on nearly every subject he attempts to dismiss as evil. First of all, christianity was strongly considered a cult until the followers converted several military and rulers that essentially killed those that did not adhere. Very concise information that can get a reader wanting to delve into the depths of religion in a further study. Feed your obsession with cults through these fiction and nonfiction reads, the perfect additions to your podcasts and documentaries. Most important, it details how each cult deviates from christian truth.
Many of these movements are given no more than four to six pages, and that. Steve allen was one of the great philosophers of his time and this book proves it. Some of its information is quite dated and the contact information may not be current. Encyclopedic in form, popular in style, larson s new book of cults analyzes dozens of cults and movements from historical, sociological, and biblical perspectives. The psychology of the cult experience the new york. In modern english, a cult is a social group that is defined by its unusual religious, spiritual. In his influential book the kingdom of the cults first published in the united states in 1965, christian scholar walter.
A story of the jesus cults hardcover march 1, 1982. New york times subscribers enjoy full access to timesmachineview over 150 years of new. The kingdom of the cults, first published in 1965, is a reference book of the christian countercult movement in the united states, written by baptist minister and. These are some of the best books and publications about cults, thought reform, and. The first edition of larson s book of cults was published more than 30 years ago.