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Prophets, cults and madness

by John Price, Anthony Stevens

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Though most cults are self-destructing, new ones constantly appear against the odds. This book sets out to solve the mystery by looking at the psychiatric origins of cult leadership, using Hitler, David Koresh and Jesus and other prophets as examples.

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