Apocalypse Observed Religious Movements and Violence in North America, Europe and Japan
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish date: 12/01/1999
-- The apocalypse at Jonestown
-- The Branch Davidians at Waco
-- The violent path of Aum Shinrikyo
-- The mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple
-- The mass suicide of Heaven's Gate.
Apocalypse Observed looks at each of these cults through an in-depth analysis. The authors show how the religious violence that brought these groups to the attention of the world-at-large did not erupt simply from the beliefs of the cult followers. The personalities of the cult leaders are explored. What drove Jim Jones, David Koresh, and Michael Applewhite to become some of the world's most famous "murderers"? What led ordinary citizens to follow these men?
Apocalypse Observed will also shed light on some of the lesser known, yet equally disturbing cults. This book will look at classic questions about the ultimate meaning of existence and the way in which cults sought answers to such questions.
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