New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History

Sociocultural Alternatives

David W Kim editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Lexington Books

Published:30th Sep '20

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New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History cover

This book provides evidence that the emergence of Asian new religious movements (NRMs) was predominantly the result of anti-colonial ideology from local religious groups or individuals. The contributors argue that when traditional religions were powerless to maintain their cultural heritage, the leadership of NRMs adduced alternative principles, and the new teachings of each NRM attracted the local people enough for them to change their beliefs. The contributors argue that, as a whole, the Asian new religious movements overall were very ardent and progressive in transmitting their new ideologies. The varied viewpoints in this volume attest to the consistent development of Asian NRMs from domestic and international dimensions by replacing old, traditional religions.

ISBN: 9781793634023

Dimensions: 228mm x 161mm x 23mm

Weight: 590g

306 pages