Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 261 pages) : illustrations |
Contents |
Contributors; Introduction; 1. History; 2. Beliefs and Practices; 3. Demographic Profile; 4. Controversy; 5. Religious Experiences; 6. Women's Roles; 7. Psychological Profile; 8. Member Attitudes; 9. The Order of Christ Sophia and Traditional Protestant Churches; 10. Future Prospects; Appendix: Chronology; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z |
Summary |
The Order of Christ Sophia (OCS) is a small New Religion which, in the short span of eight years, has evoked intense controversy. Beyond surveying the history, doctrines and practices of this unusual group, Lewis brings data from his study of the OCS to bear on many items of conventional wisdom in the New Religions field |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Order of Christ Sophia.
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SUBJECT |
Order of Christ/Sophia fast |
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BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Spirituality -- Paganism & Neo-Paganism.
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RELIGION -- Comparative Religion.
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Christianity.
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Religion.
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Philosophy & Religion.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Levine, Nicholas M.
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ISBN |
9780199702893 |
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0199702896 |
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