Bøker av Dr Paul (formerly a lecturer at the University of Huddersfield Oliver

Offers an exploration of 'new' religious movements which have originated since 1950, setting them within their social and cultural context. This title analyses the concepts we use to discuss new religions, and surveys a range of different movements which were established in the second half of the 20th century.

A guide to mysticism: one of the most enduring and fascinating aspects of religious life, and one of the most difficult to unpick. It enables readers to understand the nature of mysticism, and to examine in detail the traditional methods used by mystics in seeking an intimate understanding of the spiritual world.