New Religions As Global Cultures: The Sacralization of the Human

This book argues that many cults are the product of a dynamic interaction between folk religions and the teachings of traditional world religions. It suggests that few new religions are really new, drawing on examples from Africa, the United States, Asia, and Europe.

Irving Hexham is professor of religious studies and Karla Poewe is professor of anthropology, both at the University of Calgary. Irving Hexham is professor of religious studies and Karla Poewe is professor of anthropology, both at the University of Calgary.