Spiritual and Visionary Communities : Out to Save the World

Exploring Religious And Spiritual Intentional Communities Active In The World Today, Spiritual And Visionary Communities Provides A Balanced Introduction To A Diverse Range Of Communities Worldwide. Breaking New Ground With Its Focus On Communities Which Have Had Little Previous Academic Or Public Attention, The Authors Explore A Part Of Contemporary Society Which Is Rarely Understood. Communities Studied Include: Israeli Kibbutzim, Mandarom, The Twelve Tribes, ’the Farm’ And The Camphill Movement. Written From A Range Of Perspectives, This Collection Includes Contributions From Members Of The Groups Themselves, Former Members, And Academic Observers, And As Such Will Offer A Unique And Invaluable Discussion Of Religious And Spiritual Communities In The U.s., Europe, And Beyond.