The Psychology of Religious Fundamentalism
This book presents a new psychological framework for understanding religious fundamentalism, one that distinguishes fundamentalist traditions from other faith-based groups and helps explain the thinking and behavior of believers. Steering clear of stereotypes, the highly regarded authors offer respectful, historically informed examinations of several major fundamentalist groups. Focusing primarily on Protestant sects, including the Church of God (a Pentecostal denomination), the serpent handling sects of Appalachia, and the Amish, the book also discusses Islamic fundamentalism. Addressed are such key themes as the role of the sacred text with…
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Produktdetails
Weitere Autoren: Hill, Peter C / Williamson, W. Paul
- ISBN: 978-1-59385-150-7
- EAN: 9781593851507
- Produktnummer: 1736954
- Verlag: Guilford Publications
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
- Seitenangabe: 247 S.
- Masse: H16.0 cm x B23.7 cm x D2.7 cm 478 g
- Gewicht: 478
- Sonstiges: Undergraduate
Über den Autor
Ralph W. Hood, Jr., PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TNPeter C. Hill, PhD, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La Mirada, CAW. Paul Williamson, PhD, Department of Psychology, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
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