Books by John R. Hall

In this cultural history, John R. Hall presents a reasoned analysis of the meaning of the murders and mass suicide at Jonestown: why it happened and how it is tied to our history as a nation, our ideals, our practices, and the tensions of modern culture.

In this superb cultural history, John R. Hall presents a reasoned analysis of the meaning of Jonestown--why it happened and how it is tied to our history as a nation, our ideals, our practices, and the tension of modern culture

By analysing five of the most notorious messianic cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict. Includes the apocalypse of Jonestown and the Waco siege.