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The Kingdom of the Occult delivers the timely followup to Dr. Martin's best-selling The Kingdom of the Cults This book takes Dr. Walter Martin's comprehensive knowledge and his dynamic teaching style and forges a strong weapon against the world of the Occult-a weapon of the same scope and power as his phenomenal thirty-five year bestseller, The Kingdom of the Cults (over 875,000 sold). Chapters include: Witchcraft and Wicca, Satanism, Pagan Religions,...
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Cults and New Religions Aren't Hard to FindThey're in your neighborhood . . . your workplace . . . your school . . . maybe even your family.Cults are flourishing across America. Chances are, you've encountered one, perhaps even know someone who is involved in a cult. Can you discuss knowledgably the critical differences between Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, the New Age movement, Hindu-based cults, and...
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"Wil Greene's mom has been missing for over a year, and the police are ready to call the case closed-they claim she skipped town and you can't find a woman who wants to disappear. But she knows her mom wouldn't just leave ... and she knows the family of her former best friend, Elwood Clarke, has something to do with it. Elwood has been counting down the days until his 18th birthday-in dread. It marks leaving school and joining his pastor father in...
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When over 900 followers of the Peoples Temple religious group committed suicide in 1978, they left a legacy of suspicion and fear. Most accounts of this mass suicide describe the members as brainwashed dupes and overlook the Christian and socialist ideals that originally inspired Peoples Temple members. Hearing the Voices of Jonestown restores the individual voices that have been erased so that we can better understand what was created-and destroyed-at...
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Indian Lake trilogy volume 3
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2024.
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It's been four years in prison since Jade Daniels last saw her hometown of Proofrock, Idaho, the day she took the fall, protecting her friend Letha and her family from incrimination. Since then, her reputation, and the town, have changed dramatically. There's a lot of unfinished business in Proofrock, from serial killer cultists to the rich trying to buy Western authenticity. But there's one aspect of Proofrock no one wants to confront... until Jade...
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For some decades American (and other) culture has been obsessed with cults. But what does "cult" mean? How should a religious group be identified as a cult? Who joins cults and why? These and other questions are answered in this book. It provides a basic introduction to cults, "unsafe sects," especially from an orthodox Christian perspective. Here readers will also find accounts of the author's personal experiences of cults.
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For fans of Educated, Captive, and Leah Remini's Troublemaker comes the gripping true-life story of one young woman's accidental journey into a cult. And her escape a decade later.
It's rarely obvious when a group is a cult. Most cults don't advertise themselves as such: they are groups of people who look and act just like you and me. Not dangerous. Not deranged. At least, not at first.
The slide toward complete control of your personality, your thoughts,...
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¿Te gustaría saber cuales son los grupos más misteriosos e impactantes de la historia? ¿Te has preguntado qué es lo que hace que decenas o cientos de personas cometan actos de locura? ¿Las razones por las cuales algunos líderes son elevados al nivel de deidades por otros? Entonces sigue leyendo..
"Cuando las personas se salen de un culto, no saben que se están saliendo de uno" - Sean Durkin
Lo primero que se preguntan las personas al escuchar...
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"The Book of Lies" is a work of occult and mystical literature written by English author and occultist Aleister Crowley. Published in 1913, it is considered one of Crowley's most enigmatic and cryptic works, reflecting his deep interest in esotericism, mysticism, and the occult.
The book is structured in a way that reflects its title, as it is filled with falsehoods, deceptions, and paradoxes, all designed to challenge the reader's perception of...
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The Encyclopedia of Hell is a comprehensive survey of the underworld, drawing information from cultures around the globe and eras throughout history. Organized in a simple-to-use alphabetic format, entries cover representations of the dark realm of the dead in mythology, religion, works of art, opera, literature, theater, music, film, and television. Sources include African legends, Native American stories, Asian folktales, and other more obscure...
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A study of the depiction of cults, conspiracies, and secret societies in literature from ancient Greek and Roman mysteries to the 21st century thriller.
Fascination with the arcane is a driving force in this comprehensive survey of conspiracy fiction. Theodore Ziolkowski traces the evolution of cults, orders, lodges, secret societies, and conspiracies through various literary manifestations-drama, romance, epic, novel, opera-down to the thrillers...
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A comprehensive reference guide to all things occult, covering a broad range of magic tradition from Babylonian times to the present day.
This authoritative reference text by linguist and occult expert Harry E. Wedeck offers a broad understanding of witchcraft, necromancy, paganism, the occult, and many of magic's other manifestations. With in-depth information on essential concepts, practices, and vocabulary, Dictionary of Magic also covers many...
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A comprehensive A-to-Z reference guide to the terms, concepts, influential figures, and key events associated with Satanism.
Dictionary of Satanism is a concise yet wide-ranging reference guide for the casual reader or student of satanic practices. It features essential information on the important concepts, issues, people, places, and events associated with Satanism, as well as the myriad forms and names that satanic worship has taken from ancient...
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"Rocco Sharp fears he's placed Mercy McCoy in peril. The undercover agent has convinced the cult leader's daughter to get him into the Shining Light's compound. With five days to thwart a violent plot, Rocco's feelings for Mercy put his assignment at risk. As the connection between them deepens, Rocco knows he'll have to be the one to tell Mercy who he really is. Otherwise, they'll never have a chance beyond this critical mission." -- Page [4] cover....
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"For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans. Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn't possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC reality show...
17) Outlaws
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In this audiobook, biographies of these two criminals are being explored:
Charles Manson - Charles Milles Manson was an American crook who led the Manson Family, a cult based in California, in the late 1960s. He got involved in the Church of Scientology and had a difficult childhood. Going to jail twice didn't teach him the lesson he was supposed to learn, and eventually, he was incarcerated a third time.
Perhaps through the study of this short-read,...
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We know that Urban isn't just a place but a culture now. Followers of Jesus face many challenges to their faith, among them the rising influence of contemporary cults, alternative theologies, and ethical issues that challenge traditionally held beliefs and practices. Urban Apologetics: Cults and Cultural Ideologies, is a follow-up to the bestselling Urban Apologetics, and it provides a guide to addressing these challenges with grace and wisdom. In...
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Through a beautiful and happy-go-lucky childhood, to a confusing adolescence, abusive marriage, and finally freedom, Charlene Jeffs takes readers on a wandering journey through the joys and heartaches of her life within the FLDS Church.
Charlene was raised in the FLDS church by a loving mother and father, brothers, and sisters. Her childhood seemed nearly "normal" as she interacted with other kids her age, went to school, and learned how to complete...
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In "Cults Within the Body of Christ," we unravel the subtle yet powerful forces that can infiltrate and disrupt Christ-centered communities. Through a careful examination of Scripture and an exploration of real-life experiences, this book exposes the tactics of manipulative leaders and distorted teachings. By contrasting these with the liberating principles of Christ, we empower believers to discern and resist manipulation.As we navigate these pages,...