Among the scientologists : history, theology, and praxis / Donald A. Westbrook.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Westbrook, Donald A., author.

Series:

Oxford studies in Western esotericism.

Oxford studies in Western esotericism

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scientology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 pages).

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2018.

Summary:

What do Scientologists themselves have to say about Scientology? Based on six years of interviews, fieldwork, and research conducted among members of the Church of Scientology, this groundbreaking work examines features of the new religion's history, theology, and praxis in ways that move discussion beyond apostate-driven and exposé accounts.

Contents:

Methods and means of researching Scientology and Scientologists

Preliminary conclusions from interviews and fieldwork

Before the religion : episodes from the advent of Dianetics and Scientology

"Keeping Scientology working" : features of systematic theology

"We come back" : past and present of the Sea Organization

"Build a better bridge!" : from LRH to COB and beyond

Reflections on the future of Scientology and its academic study.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-066499-1

0-19-092145-5

0-19-066498-3