Double-edged sword. Synopsis of Sect Studies [Russian]

By V. Chernyshev

"For religious sects are characterized by the claim to exclusivity of its role, the ideological principles and guidelines. The dominant mood of the elect and the tendency to active missionary. Sharply expressed the desire for spiritual revival, a sign of which is the strict adherence to certain moral code and ritual regulations. As a rule denied institution of the priesthood, submenu "universal priesthood principle", and is considered within the community ministry charismatic (from the Greek. "charisma" direct guidance Spirit C yatym), t. e. elected by the mystical and subjective internal installation collectively by all members of the sect. It is believed that as the elected leader received the grace of God, particularly the ability and wisdom to the leadership of the community. It should be a reference to the Acts. 1:26 and Revelation. 1: 6.; 5:10 Underlining the equality of all members of the voluntary association, the focus is on the revival (or circulation), which precedes the membership These basic features of these are common to many religious groups, ie, they are a model of sectarianism.... " VM Chernyshev

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Russian
• ISBN: 5519601682
• ISBN13: 9785519601689
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.8" x 8.3"