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The psychology of religious fundamentalism

By: Hood, Ralph W
Title By: Hill, Peter C | Williamson, W. Paul
Material type: BookPublisher: New York : Guilford Press, c2005.Description: vii, 247 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781593851507Subject(s): Religious fundamentalism -- PsychologyDDC classification: 200.19 HO PS Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Presents an innovative psychological framework for understanding religious fundamentalism. Blending extensive research and incisive analysis, the highly regarded author distinguish fundamentalist traditions from other faith-based groups and illuminate the thinking and behaviour of believers.
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REGULAR University of Wollongong in Dubai
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200.19 HO PS (Browse shelf) Available Feb2020 T0063988
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-237) and index.

Fundamentalist religion as an intratextual search for meaning -- Fundamentalism as a meaning system -- The history of Protestant fundamentalism -- Fundamentalism in a Pentecostal denomination : the Church of God (of prophecy) -- Fundamentalism among religious serpent-handling sects -- Fundamentalism among the Amish -- Fundamentalist Islam -- Intratextuality, stereotyping, and quasi-fundamentalisms.

Presents an innovative psychological framework for understanding religious fundamentalism. Blending extensive research and incisive analysis, the highly regarded author distinguish fundamentalist traditions from other faith-based groups and illuminate the thinking and behaviour of believers.

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