Fanaticism; Its Source and Influence : Illustrated by the Simple Narrative of Isabella, in the Case of Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. B. Folger, Mr. Pierson, Mr. Mills, Catherine, Isabella, &c. &c. a Reply to W. L. Stone, With Descriptive Portraits of All the Part

Gilbert Vale

ISBN 10: 1019683783 / ISBN 13: 9781019683781

Editore: Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023

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Neuware - First published in 1837, Vale's exposé of the Matthias cult in nineteenth-century America examines the nature and dangers of religious fanaticism. Through a series of dramatic vignettes and incisive commentary, Vale shows how individuals and communities can be vulnerable to manipulation by charismatic leaders. This timely and thought-provoking book remains relevant today.

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• Titolo: Fanaticism; Its Source and Influence : Illustrated by the Simple Narrative of Isabella, in the Case of Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. B. Folger, Mr. Pierson, Mr. Mills, Catherine, Isabella, &c. &c. a Reply to W. L. Stone, With Descriptive Portraits of All the Part
• Editore: Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023
• Data di pubblicazione: 2023
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1019683783
• ISBN 13: 9781019683781
• Rilegatura: Buch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 234 L x 156 A x 13 P (millimetri) 234 millimetri di larghezza per 156 millimetri di altezza per 13 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 476 grammi

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First published in 1837, Vale's exposé of the Matthias cult in nineteenth-century America examines the nature and dangers of religious fanaticism. Through a series of dramatic vignettes and incisive commentary, Vale shows how individuals and communities can be vulnerable to manipulation by charismatic leaders. This timely and thought-provoking book remains relevant today.

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