Since the first edition was published in 1965, this book has been the authoritative reference work on major cult systems. Updated regularly, it continues to be a crucial tool in counter-cult ministry and evangelism for teachers and pastors as well as lay Christians. Scholarly, yet readable and engaging, the book evaluates the major cults' histories and beliefs, showing how each one's teachings contrast with true biblical theology. Major cults & religions covered: Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, New Age Cults, The Unification Church, Rajneeshism, Baha'i Faith, ISKCON, Hinduism, Transcendental Meditation, Buddhism, World Faith movement, The Theosophical Society, Apocalyptic Cults, Islam, Christian Science, and Unitarian-Universalism.
