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Saturday January 5, 2008

Book Review: The Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena

When describing each phenomenon, J. Gordon Melton’s tone whipsaws between critical and credulous, often without obvious justification.
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Wednesday April 12, 2006

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He Wrote the Book on American Religions

Among scholars, research specialist J. Gordon Melton is known for his encyclopedias of spiritual beliefs. He's also been known to sink his teeth into the study of vampires.
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Sunday August 1, 2004

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UCSB research of ‘new religions’ returns surprises

Six weeks ago, 11 UCSB students set out to map the "new religious movements" in Santa Barbara and Ojai.
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Monday May 17, 2004

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Cult experts snubbed by archbishop

An ecumenical group that provides information and advice for families of people involved with religious and other cults has been dismayed by a decision by the Archbishop of Canterbury not to follow his predecessors by becoming its patron.
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Monday May 10, 2004

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NPR’s New Religions Survey, Part I: Introduction

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NPR report on New Religious Movements (RealPlayer 9:43)

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Sunday April 27, 2003

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Odd Gods: New Religions & the Cult Controversy

Sociology of Religion, Spring 2003
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Monday February 24, 2003

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Researcher Finds His Place Among The Cults

Daily Nexus
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Friday January 31, 2003

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Author’s Lifetime of Collecting Information on Religious Sects Produces Invaluable Guide

The Associated Press, Jan. 31, 2003
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Wednesday January 29, 2003

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U.Va. religious studies professor dies at age 66

Associated Press, Jan. 27, 2003
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Monday May 1, 2000

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Combatants in Cult War Attempt Reconciliation

Peacemaking conference is held near Seattle
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Friday October 30, 1998

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It’s in His Blood

It's in His Blood; J. Gordon Melton, Author and Minister, Has Long Been Fascinated With . . . Vampires
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