Apocalypse Observed

by John R. Hall, Philip D Schuyler, and Sylvaine Trinh

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Apocalypse Observed is about religious violence. By analyzing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict. Cults covered include:

* the apocalypse at Jonestown
* the Branch Davidians at Waco
* the violent path of Aum Shinrikyo
* the mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple
* the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate.

Through comparative case studies and in-depth analysis, the authors show how religious violence can erupt not simply from the beliefs of the cult followers or the personalities of their leaders, but...Read more
  • ISBN10 1280143010
  • ISBN13 9781280143014
  • Publish Date 1 January 2000
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 11 March 2015
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Imprint Routledge
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 228
  • Language English