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Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence

Prophets of Terror
By:J. Rinehart
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9781403974617
eText ISBN:9781403984630
Edition:0
Copyright:2006
Format:Page Fidelity

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This study examines the functional relationship between millenarian-inspired terrorism and the process of political change. Through an exhaustive investigation of late Twentieth-century movements, Aum Shinrikyo, Sendero Luminoso and Hezbollah, it concludes that in each case, apocalyptic expectations performed a significant group mobilization, leadership and therapeutic function.