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The Church Universal and Triumphant: Elizabeth Clare Prophet's Apocalyptic Movement
Bradley C. Whitsel
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Paperback. This work provides an account of the Church Universal Triumphant (CUT), from its modest origin as a tiny fragment of the esoteric community to its growth into a wealthy and formidable organization in the 1960s and early 1970s. It also covers its leader, Elizabeth Clare Prophet. Series: Religion and Politics. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 illustrations, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HRCZ; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 322.
Bradley Whitsel's vivid account of the Church Universal Triumphant (CUT), from its modest origin as a tiny fragment of the esoteric community to its growth into a wealthy and formidable organization in the 1960s and early 1970s, constitutes one of the most compelling stories to emerge from the larger movement of American religion. Founded in 1958 by the charismatic Mark Prophet - and subsequently headed by his wife, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - the Church combines New Age beliefs with an anti-Communist mindset based on the conviction that America was imperiled by left-wing enemies. In his deft examination of the group's ... Read more
Bradley Whitsel's vivid account of the Church Universal Triumphant (CUT), from its modest origin as a tiny fragment of the esoteric community to its growth into a wealthy and formidable organization in the 1960s and early 1970s, constitutes one of the most compelling stories to emerge from the larger movement of American religion. Founded in 1958 by the charismatic Mark Prophet - and subsequently headed by his wife, Elizabeth Clare Prophet - the Church combines New Age beliefs with an anti-Communist mindset based on the conviction that America was imperiled by left-wing enemies. In his deft examination of the group's ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
Series
Religion and Politics
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780815630005
SKU
V9780815630005
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About Bradley C. Whitsel
Bradley C, Whitsel is assistant professor of administration of justice and political science at the Pennsylvania State University, Fayette campus, and author of several articles on millennialism and New Age groups.
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