Salvation and Suicide: An Interpretation of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and Jonestown (Religion in North America)
David Chidester interprets Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and Jonestown within the wider context of religion in North America. This focused study explores the movement’s religious and historical significance for readers interested in religion, sociology, and modern history.
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Salvation and Suicide examines Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and Jonestown through the lens of religion in North America.
David Chidester offers an interpretation of the religious ideas, practices, and historical context associated with the Peoples Temple.
The book provides a focused study for readers interested in religion, history, and the social significance of Jonestown.
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