Sets out to explain the survival of religion. This book charts the contemporary religion from the traditional denominations to the most fervent cults. It presents information derived from numerous surveys, censuses, historical case studies, and ethnographic field expeditions. It examines religion as a social response to human needs.
"This volume presents the material in an interesting, exciting, and challenging manner and should provide the starting point for any theological evaluation of, and Christian response to, the new religious movements."
