Fanaticism; Its Source and Influence
Gilbert Vale
Gebundenes Buch

Fanaticism; Its Source and Influence

Illustrated by the Simple Narrative of Isabella, in the Case of Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. B. Folger, Mr. Pierson, Mr. Mills, Catherine, Isabella, &c. &c. a Reply to W. L. Stone, With Descriptive Portraits of All the Part

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First published in 1837, Vale's exposé of the Matthias cult in nineteenth-century America examines the nature and dangers of religious fanaticism. Through a series of dramatic vignettes and incisive commentary, Vale shows how individuals and communities can be vulnerable to manipulation by charismatic leaders. This timely and thought-provoking book remains relevant today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other n...