The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions

by Ron Rhodes

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2001

Overview

In this essential resource, pre-eminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Many cult leaders claim to have a direct pipeline to God” (Page 24)

“Our English word cult comes from the Latin word cultus, which means ‘worship.” (Page 20)

“Veda is a Sanskrit word that means ‘knowledge’ or ‘wisdom” (Page 171)

“Salvation comes when one realizes that one’s individual soul (atman) is identical with the Universal Soul (Brahman).” (Page 172)

“every human being in his true identity is a ‘thetan’ (pronounced ‘thay’-tn’), an immortal spirit” (Page 157)

Product Details

• Title: The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions
• Author: Ron Rhodes
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Print Publication Date: 2001
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Cults; Apologetics
• ISBNs: 9780310493662, 9780310232179, 0310493668, 0310232171
• Resource ID: LLS:CHALLCULTS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:36:25Z

About Ron Rhodes

Ron Rhodes, president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, is heard regularly on nationwide radio and is the author of Bite-Size Bible Answers, Bite-Size Bible Definitions, Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses and 5-Minute Apologetics for Today. He holds ThM and ThD degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and teaches there and at several other seminaries.