The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions
Digital Logos Edition
Save 25% off during the Memorial Day Sale!Overview
In this essential resource, pre-eminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions.
Top Highlights
“Many cult leaders claim to have a direct pipeline to God” (Page 24)
“Our English word cult comes from the Latin word cultus, which means ‘worship.” (Page 20)
“Veda is a Sanskrit word that means ‘knowledge’ or ‘wisdom” (Page 171)
“Salvation comes when one realizes that one’s individual soul (atman) is identical with the Universal Soul (Brahman).” (Page 172)
“every human being in his true identity is a ‘thetan’ (pronounced ‘thay’-tn’), an immortal spirit” (Page 157)
- Title: The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions
- Author: Ron Rhodes
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Print Publication Date: 2001
- Logos Release Date: 2011
- Pages: 400
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Cults; Apologetics
- ISBNs: 9780310493662, 9780310232179, 0310493668, 0310232171
- Resource ID: LLS:CHALLCULTS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:36:25Z
Ron Rhodes is the president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries. He is the author of eighteen books, including two Silver Medallion Award winners. He is heard nationwide on radio.
Save 25% off during the Memorial Day Sale!