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The kingdom of the cults handbook takes that same, reliable information and pares it down into a more concise and simplified format. The cults described in the book, while very different in beliefs, do have some similarities. This comprehensive new edition equips readers from every walk of life to use biblical truth to counter the efforts of cults to masquerade as mainstream christians. Oct, 2020 since the first edition was published in 1965, walter martins the kingdom of the cults has been the leading reference work on the major contemporary cult systems. This book is one on the occult, which is similar in the sense that it is still steeped in false, demonic religions and religious behaviors, all from the enemy of your soul, satan. Editions of the kingdom of the cults by walter ralston martin. In an era of rapid cult growth worldwide, christians today more than ever need the trustworthy information contained in the kingdom of the cults. Read the kingdom of the cults online by walter martin books. This classic has been updated to cover new age cults, bahai, and the word of faith movement, with over 50 percent new material. The kingdom of the cults book san francisco public library. Describes the history and teachings of cults, sects, and eastern religions in the united states, and compares each ones beliefs with those of the christain church. Apr 30, 2011 for those looking for the standard reference book on cults, this is it. Jehovahs witnesses and the watchtower bible and tract society 5. This comprehensive new edition of the leading book on cults.

The leading cult reference tool now completely updated. The bibliography is 27 pp strong, organized by topic and group. Walter martin has wonderfully covered a large percentage of the waterfront on the realm of the paradigm of christianity and competing worldviews in his book, kingdom of the cults. The kingdom of the cults, first published in 1965, is a reference book of the christian countercult movement in the united states, written by baptist minister and countercultist walter ralston martin.

The antimormon portion of the kingdom of the cults turns out to be another version of some rather fatuous religious polemics originally published thirty years earlier. Author bio walter martin phd, california coast university held four earned degrees and was the author of a dozen books. Revised, updated, and expanded edition, october 2003 bloomington, mn. In an era of rapid growth of false religions worldwide, christians need information they can trust. The kingdom of the cults includes an appendix of several groups. He is respectful and accurate, both factually and logically with regards to the worldviews he discusses, as he shows that jesus christ is the one true. This book will continue as a crucial tool in countercult ministry and in evangelism for years. The kingdom of the cults, martin, walter, good book. The authoritative reference work on major cult systems for nearly forty years. The kingdom of the cults equips readers to understand the claims of numerous cults, sects, and religionsincluding some that masquerade as christian. This comprehensive new edition of the leading book on cults will equip youno matter your backgroundto understand and use biblical truth to counter false. The kingdom of the cults walter martin 9780764232657. The kingdom of the cults 0764227440 by martin, walter. The kingdom of the cults handbook quick reference guide to alternative belief systems by.

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The kingdom of the occult delivers the timely followup to dr. In many cases, they agree, but are uncomfortable at the label cult. Phd, california coast university held four earned degrees and was the author of a dozen books. Format hardcover isbn 9780764232657 dimensions 6 x 9 pub. The kingdom of the cults by martin, walter ralston. Walter martins religious infonet kingdom of the cults. Every christian everywhere should have this book on available to them. This comprehensive new edition of the leading book on cults will equip youno matter your backgroundto understand and use biblical truth to counter false religions, including many that masquerade as mainstream christianity. Oct 01, 2003 kingdom of the cults table of contents 1. Download or read online the kingdom of the cults full in pdf, epub and kindle.

As of 2019, the book is in its sixth updated edition hardback isbn 9780764232657. Jul 29, 2019 this book appears thorough and very well researched. With an emphasis on the currently active, proselytizing cults, the kingdom of the cults continues to be a crucial tool in counter cult ministry and evangelism. Kingdom of the occult christian books, bibles, gifts. With an emphasis on the active, proselytizing cults, the kingdom of the cults is a crucial tool in.

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