New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History

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New Religious Movements in Modern Asian History is written by David W. Kim and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1978776756 (ISBN 10) and 9781978776753 (ISBN 13).

This book provides evidence that the emergence of Asian new religious movements (NRMs) was predominantly the result of anti-colonial ideology from local religious groups or individuals. The contributors argue that when traditional religions were powerless to maintain their cultural heritage, the leadership of NRMs adduced alternative principles, and the new teachings of each NRM attracted the local people enough for them to change their beliefs. The contributors argue that, as a whole, the Asian new religious movements overall were very ardent and progressive in transmitting their new ideologies. The varied viewpoints in this volume attest to the consistent development of Asian NRMs from domestic and international dimensions by replacing old, traditional religions.