by David Guy Van Bebber Jr (Author)
Using primary source documents the author uncovers eight categories of deception cults use to appear Christian. The book walks readers through a brief history of three major US cults. The author then discloses the major deceptions propagated by each of the various cults discussed.
Author Biography
David Guy Van Bebber Jr. is pastor at FBC Buffalo, in Buffalo Mo., and he is a member of The International Society of Christian Apologetics and The Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network. Pastor Dave holds an M.A. in Communication from Missouri State University, an M.A. in Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Communication from Southwest Baptist University. He is working towards his doctorate degree in Theology (Th. D.) at Columbia Evangelical Seminary. Mr. Van Bebber blogs, and he has published numerous articles on the Missouri Baptist Apologetics Network page. Mr. Van Bebber's Master's Thesis, On the Death of my Sister: A Crystalized Account of Family Grief and Bereavement, was the first Master's Thesis to apply Laura Ellingson's qualitative methodology Crystalization. Dave taught for five years at the university and college level, he is an army veteran, and he is an incomplete paraplegic. Mr. Van Bebber is also a member of Pi Kappa Delta the nation's oldest speech honorary, and he serves on the Advisory Board for the non-profit Be Civil, Be Heard.
Number of Pages: 122
Dimensions: 0.29 x 7.99 x 5.24 IN
Publication Date: February 10, 2017