TY - BOOK AU - Natalie Isser AU - Lita Linzer Schwartz PY - 2021 CY - New York, United States of America PB - Peter Lang Verlag TI - The History of Conversion and Contemporary Cults UR - https://www.peterlang.com/document/1078474 N2 - History of Conversion and Contemporary Cults is a study of proselytization, conversion, and commitment through an examination of historical case studies and the contemporary religious cult movements. Archival research and present-day surveys reveal interesting similarities in both missionary techniques and motives for conversion. The broader effects of conversion and commitment are also discussed with respect to their impact on the convert's family and community. LA - English ER -