Publisher's Synopsis
There is nothing new about "New Religions" -- they have been around for thousands of years. However, there have been periods in time, perhaps due to social changes or political or cultural upheaval, when people have been more inclined to turn to new religious ideas. Focusing on the situation in Europe, an international group of scholars presents in this volume their studies on diverse topics ranging from Buddhism in Poland to differences in legal systems regarding the rights of minority religions. The volume should appeal to an international readership of scholars, students and professionals in the study of religion, theology, the arts and social sciences -- and anyone else who is interested in this subject.
