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Millennium, messiahs, and mayhem

Millennium, messiahs, and mayhem

HistoryPhilosophy & Religion
Pages
332
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

This academic work explores the historical and religious aspects of millennialism, messianic movements, and their connection to violence. It delves into various doctrines and their evolution, offering a scholarly examination of these phenomena from 1900 to 1995. The book provides a comprehensive overview of how beliefs about the end of the world have shaped human history and societal behavior.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

History Philosophy & Religion Religion

Authors

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Susan J. Palmer

Susan Jean Palmer (born 1946) is a Canadian sociologist of religion and author whose primary research interest is new religious movements. Formerly a professor of religious studies at Dawson College in Westmount, Quebec, she is currently an Affiliate Professor at Concordia University. She has authored and edited several books on NRMs. -Wikipedia

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Thomas Robbins

Thomas Robbins explores the complex interplay of religion, law, and society in works such as Cults, culture, and the law and Church-state relations. He has also contributed to editions