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This Cambridge University Press volume provides a scholarly analysis of Jehovah’s Witnesses, one of the most recognizable new religious movements in the contemporary world. Authors Jolene Chu and Ollimatti Peltonen examine the theological foundations, organizational structure, and social practices that define this faith community.
The book contextualizes Jehovah’s Witnesses within the academic study of new religious movements, exploring how they emerged, evolved, and maintained distinct identity in secular societies. Readers will gain insights into the movement’s missionary activities, disfellowshipping practices, and relationship with mainstream Christianity.
Designed for students, scholars, and those interested in comparative religion, this work balances objective analysis with accessible prose. It serves as an essential resource for understanding contemporary religious diversity and the mechanisms through which alternative faith communities sustain themselves in the modern era.
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