Sects and Cults: The Christian Handbook Series Volume 6

Here you will find information about the most widespread sects and special communities, such as Adventists, Anthroposophists, Mormons, New Apostolics, Scientologists, and Jehovah’s Witnesses.Furthermore, the basic tenets of occult movements and practices are presented, such as Freemasonry, the Grail Movement, Lorberians, magic, mandalas, meditation, mysticism, new revelations, New Age, yoga, and theosophy.Finally, influential alternative teachings are examined from a biblical perspective, such as astrology, end-times calculations, pantheism, spiritualism, and reincarnation.A helpful reference work for anyone interested!The editor, Dr. Lothar Gassmann, was a lecturer in Systematic Theology, Dogmatics, and Apologetics, as well as a representative for sects and worldviews. He has authored over 200 books on biblical topics and current developments.ContentsIntroductionAdventistsAnthroposophyAstrologyAurobindoBiodynamic farmingBrahma KumarisChristian CommunityChristian ScienceDavidiansTrinityEnd-Times CalculationsEurythmyFalse ChristsFalse prophetsFreemasonryExclusion from the communityGrail Movement Hare KrishnaCatholic Apostolic Church Church of the Kingdom of GodCultLorberiansRedemption OrderMagicMandalaMantraMeditationMormonsMysticismNew Apostolic ChurchNew World TranslationNew RevelationNew AgeOccultismPantheismReincarnationScientologySeicho-No-IeSpiritualismSri Chinmoy MovementDawn Bible Study AssociationTheosophyTheosophical SocietyTranscendental MeditationUnification Church (Moon Sect)Watchtower SocietyWaldorf EducationWeleda MedicineWorldwide Church of GodMiraclesYogaJehovah's Witnesses The Christian Handbook SeriesEditor: Dr. Lothar GassmannVolume 1: TheologyVolume 2: EschatologyVolume 3: ChurchesVolume 4: EcumenismVolume 5: CatholicismVolume 6: SectsVolume 7: EsotericismVolume 8: Ideologies Read more