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Sacred Suicide

Paperback • 2014 • English

Sacred Suicide

By James R. Lewis

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About the book

The label 'Suicide Cults' has been applied to a wide variety of different alternative religions, from Jonestown to the Solar Temple to Heaven's Gate. Additionally, observers have asked if such group suicides are in any way comparable to Islamist suicide terrorism, or to historical incidents of mass suicide, such as the mass suicide of the ancient community of Masada. Offering a valuable perspective on New Religious Movements and on religion and violence, Sacred Suicide brings together contributi...Show more

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ISBN

9781322433264

Publisher

Farnham : Ashgate Publishing Ltd

Published year

2014

Language

English

Original title

Sacred Suicide

Format

Paperback

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