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Author Hall, John R.

Title Apocalypse observed : religious movements, and violence in North America, Europe, and Japan / John R. Hall with Philip D. Schuyler and Sylvaine Trinh.

Publication Info. London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 228 pages) : illustrations
text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (214-220) and index.
Contents The apocalypse at Jonestown -- From Jonestown to Waco -- The violent path of Aum Shinriky⁻o / Sylvaine Trinh with John R. Hall -- The mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple / John R. Hall and Philip D. Schuyler -- Finding Heaven's Gate.
Summary Apocalypse Observed is a book about religious violence. By analysing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Violence -- Religious aspects -- Case studies.
Violence -- Religious aspects.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Subject Nativistic movements -- History.
Nativistic movements.
History.
Indexed Term Humaniora Religionsvidenskab.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Case studies.
Added Author Schuyler, Philip Daniel, 1946-
Trinh, Sylvaine.
Other Form: Print version: Hall, John R. Apocalypse observed. London ; New York : Routledge, 2000 (DLC) 99039629
ISBN 0203977661 (electronic book)
9780203977668 (electronic book)
9780415192767
0415192765
9780415192774
0415192773
0415192773 (Paper)