Religious and spiritual groups in modern America / Robert S. Ellwood, Jr. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1973). Call number: NAMOSRL BL2525 .E43 1973
Dates
- Publication: 1973 - 1998
Creator
- Ellwood, Robert S., 1933- (Author, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language
From the Collection: English
Summary
Discusses the deviancy from Judaeo-Christian teachings and practices found in America and examines the role and impact of religious movements that have emerged in modern times.
Table of Contents
In quest of new religions (p.1-41)
The history of an alternative reality in the West (p.42-87)
New vessels for the ancient wisdom: groups in the theosophical and Rosicrucian traditions (p.88-130)
The descent of the mighty ones: spiritualism and UFO cults (p.131-156)
The crystal within: initiatory groups (p.157-186)
The Edenic power: Neo-Paganism (p.187-214)
The Ganges flows West: Hindu movements in America (p.215-250)
The East in the golden West: other Oriental movements (p. 251-296)
Retrospect and a glance at the future (p.297-304)
Repository Details
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