Transnational religious movements : faith's flows / Jonathan D. James.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• James, Jonathan D., author.

Series:

• Sage knowledge.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Religion and sociology--History--21st century.
• Sects.
• Cults.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

55 City Road : SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2017.

Summary:

This book studies the concepts and philosophies governing globalized faiths. Transnational Religious Movements is a convincing narrative of how global religions have moved beyond spirituality to become key players in the world of welfare, education, economics, politics, and international relations. It examines the major faiths of the world, viz., Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and a sect of Hinduism, to demonstrate transnational religious movements in the wake of globalization. The book focuses on the strategies and practices of six representative religious organizations that operate transnationally and helps us understand how they are formed, structured, and institutionalized in society, and how they operate. It dwells on how individuals, groups, media, and state as well as non-state actors come to terms with these organizations. World religions do not simply respond to globalization; they also shape and affect the future dynamics of globalization.

Notes:

• Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.
• Description based on XML content.
• Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9789354795992 :

OCLC:

1002848637

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.