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Title: Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions: Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Mind Sciences, Baha'I, Zen, Unitarianism (In Defense of the Faith Series, 2) by John Ankerberg, John Weldon ISBN: 0-7369-0074-8 Publisher: Harvest House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 December, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.99

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Average Customer Rating: 2.12 (16 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: Good Reference on Different Types of Religious Groups
Comment: In my humble opinion, Ankerberg and Weldon have written a good reference on many religious groups, from Armstrongism to Zen and several groups in between. Indeed, many groups I have never heard of are included.

For some groups, nothing more than a couple of sections entitled "Info At a Glance" (name, purpose, attitude toward Christianity, quotes from leaders) and Doctrinal Summary (view of God and Jesus, salvation, death, the Bible, Heaven and Hell).

Other groups such as the Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses, Baha'i, Masonic Lodge, Unitarianism, Unification Church, The Way International, and Zen, have more detailed information.

As an evangelical Christian, I do not have a problem with the book's approach (contrary to several previous reviewers) - after all, since Jesus made claims and performed feats that no other leader could make or back up, does it not make sense to measure what other religious groups believe compared to Biblical Christianity? Unfortunately, too many earlier reviewers trash the book without being honest about how their beliefs line up with Christianity.

I do wish the book had more information on various groups such as Christian Science, Silva Mind Control, UFO Cults, and Yoga as these groups have recently been making the news and have infiltrated some corporate training methods.

Complaint aside, I recommend the title as a good source for finding out what other religious groups really believe and how they compare to Biblical Christianity!

Rating: 4
Summary: Encylopedia of cults and new religions: Jehovah's Witnesses.
Comment: Good read;Religion falls into one of three categories : (1) your mainstream,mostly benevolent churches (2) the 'sects' usually perceived as sorta on the 'fringes' Then we have the, high demand destructive cults.The Jehovah's Witnesses fall into the latter slot.I know, i've been there.............

Danny Haszard
Bangor Maine USA
http://www.DannyHaszard.com

Rating: 4
Summary: A book for scholars
Comment: This book is not intended for the casual reader. This is a scholarly work which requires concentration on the part of the reader. It should be described as a reference work. I would definitely recommend it for pastors, seminary students, or Bible college students. The book is well documented.