The Kingdom of the Cults Handbook: Quick Reference Guide to Alternative Belief Systems

by Walter Martin, Jill Martin Rische

Overview

False religions abound in the US and beyond, and Christians need information they can trust. Since the 1960s, The Kingdom of the Cults has been a trustworthy, well-researched resource on this topic for pastors, lay leaders, and other Christians.

The Kingdom of the Cults Handbook takes that same, reliable information and pares it down into a more concise and simplified format. It's perfect for everyone from Christian teachers and ministry leaders to those who just want to better understand the religion of their neighbors. Covering everything from established religions like Islam and Buddhism to shifting trends in Mormonism, Scientology, and Wicca, this book will answer your questions and help you understand and communicate the key differences between true Christianity and other belief systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764232718
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/07/2020
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	630,654
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Dr. Walter Martin (PhD, California Coast University) held four earned degrees and was the author of a dozen books. He was internationally known as the host of The Bible Answer Man, a popular syndicated radio call-in program in the U.S. and Canada. He was also the founder and director of Christian Research Institute.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Acknowledgments 9

1 The Kingdom of the Cults 11

2 Scaling the Language Barrier 23

3 The Psychological Structure of Cultism 35

4 Jehovah's Witnesses 51

5 Christian Science 89

6 Mormonism 121

7 Spiritism-The Cult of Antiquity 159

8 The Theosophical Society 171

9 Buddhism-Classical and Zen 189

10 The Bahá'i Faith 207

11 The Unity School of Christianity 219

12 Armstrongism, the Worldwide Church of God, and Grace Communion International 237

13 The Unification Church 257

14 Scientology 271

15 Eastern Religions 293

16 Islam-The Message of Muhammad 305

17 The Jesus of the Cults 321

18 Cult Evangelism-Mission Field on Your Doorstep 335

Appendix A The Satanic Temple (TST) 355

Appendix B New Age Spirituality-The Age of Aquarius Answers to Chapter Questions 409

Index 431

About the Authors 445