The Kingdom of the Cults: The Definitive Work on the Subject

by Walter Martin

Publisher:

Baker

, 2019

Overview

In an era of rapid growth of false religions worldwide, Christians need information they can trust. This comprehensive new edition of the leading book on cults will equip you--no matter your background--to understand and use biblical truth to counter false religions, including many that masquerade as mainstream Christianity.

Reflecting the developments in cults and world religions in recent years, this edition, updated by expert Jill Martin Rische (daughter of Walter Martin), gives you the authoritative information you need to know. As our culture becomes less and less outwardly Christian, awareness of the belief systems of those around us has never been more vital.

Readable and reliable for everyone, whether you’re a teacher, a pastor, or a regular church attender, The Kingdom of the Cults remains the go-to reference book on this crucial topic.

Key Features

• Helps to understand and use biblical truth to counter false religions.
• Analyzes the developments in cults and world religions in recent years.
• Explains that the awareness of the belief systems of those around us has never been more vital.

Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Managing Editors’ Preface
• 1. The Kingdom of the Cults
• 2. Scaling the Language Barrier
• 3. The Psychological Structure of Cultism
• 4. Jehovah’s Witnesses
• 5. Christian Science
• 6. Mormonism—The Latter-day Saints
• 7. Spiritism—The Cult of Antiquity
• 8. The Theosophical Society
• 9. Buddhism—Classical and Zen
• 10. The Bahá’í Faith
• 11. The Unity School of Christianity
• 12. Armstrongism, The Worldwide Church of God, and Grace Communion International
• 13. The Unification Church
• 14. Scientology
• 15. Eastern Religions
• 16. Islam—The Message of Muhammad
• 17. The Cults on the World Mission Field
• 18. The Jesus of the Cults
• 19. Cult Evangelism—Mission Field on Your Doorstep
• 20. The Road to Recovery
• Appendix Section
• Appendix A: The Puzzle of Seventh-day Adventists
• Appendix B: Unitarianism
• Appendix C: Rosicrucianism
• Appendix D: Swedenborgianism
• Bibliography
• Scripture Index
• Subject Index

Product Details

• Title: The Kingdom of the Cults: The Definitive Work on the Subject
• Author: Walter Martin
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 2019
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Pages: 800
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781493417346, 1493417347
• Resource ID: LLS:9781493417346
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-05-20T16:51:52Z

About Walter Martin

Walter Martin (PhD, California Coast University) held four earned degrees and was the author of a dozen books. He was internationally known as the host of The Bible Answer Man, a popular syndicated radio call-in program in the U.S. and Canada. He was also the founder and director of Christian Research Institute.