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Lewis, James R.
Legitimating new religions / James R. Lewis.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-8135-3323-6 (hardcover : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-8135-3324-4 (pbk. :
alk. paper)
1. Cults—Psychology. 2. Psychology, Religious. 3. Authority—Religious
aspects. I. Title.
BP603.L49 2003
200′.9′04—dc21

2003005987

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