The Advent of Sun Myung Moon: The Origins, Beliefs and Practices of the Unification Church

by George D. Chryssides

The Unification Church (popularly known as the 'Moonies') has been viewed as an eccentric and somewhat sinister 'cult', best known for the 'mass wedding' ceremonies conducted by its leader Sun Myung Moon. In The Advent of Sun Myung Moon George Chryssides remains critical of the movement, but brings the reader out of uninformed prejudice by presenting information about its Korean origins, its teachings and the many ceremonies which, until recently, remained undisclosed. The book is based on extensive conversations with members and critics alike, together with extended periods spent at UC seminars.

260 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Lingui5t · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chryssides is an extraordinary scholar. But the subject matter becomes boring after a time. This particular religious movement could have done with some interviews of followers in their own words, or something like it, to spice up the text.