Encyclopedia of New Religious Movements

The Encyclopedia of New Religious Movements claims a “global” perspective that presents a sophisticated understanding of New Religious Movements (NRMs) that are varied in their sources, movements and manifestations in different places. In total there are over 300 entries written by more than 100 international academics. It is therefore an extensive and authoritative resource that challenges its single volume format.

The Encyclopedia contains entries about NRMs from every continent and derived from all world religions. It includes NRMs that readers will recognize and expect, such as NRMs often associated with the more general phenomena of the New Age Movement. It...