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Wellknown skeptic and acclaimed popular science writer Martin Gardner presents a complete history of the Urantia movement, from its beginnings in the early 20th century to the present day. In addition to providing an outline of the Urantia cult's worldview, Gardner presents strong evidence to establish the identity of the man whose trancelike orations formed the basis of the book. Gardner also analyzes the flaws in Urantian science and points out many instances of plagiarism in various sections of the book.In a new postscript to this paperback edition, Gardner details recent developments in the Urantia movement, corrects some errors in the original edition, and responds to critical reactions from Urantia believers to his skeptical perspective on the book and the movement.Although there are other histories of The Urantia Book, this is the only one written by a skeptic. Anyone interested in the New Age, cults, or the development of new religions will find much fascinating material in Gardner's thorough overview.
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- Q: What is 'Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery' about? A: 'Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery' by Martin Gardner provides a comprehensive history of the Urantia movement, detailing its origins and development over the years. The book critiques the cult's worldview and highlights evidence surrounding its foundational texts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery' is Martin Gardner, a well-known skeptic and acclaimed popular science writer.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style in this book? A: Martin Gardner's writing style is clear and accessible, making complex topics easier to understand for readers interested in the New Age, cults, and the formation of new religions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with the Urantia movement? A: Yes, the book is designed to be informative for readers new to the Urantia movement, providing a thorough overview and context for understanding its beliefs and history.
- Q: How many pages does 'Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery' have? A: 'Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery' has a total of 468 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery' was published on August 1, 2008.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New,' indicating that it is in excellent condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any updates or new information included in this edition? A: Yes, this paperback edition includes a new postscript where Gardner discusses recent developments in the Urantia movement and addresses critiques from Urantia believers.
- Q: Does the book include any analysis of the Urantia Book's content? A: Yes, Gardner analyzes flaws in the Urantian science and addresses instances of plagiarism found within the text of the Urantia Book.