Hi Robin

I am studying a Seventh-day Adventist congregation, so, yes, information 
about CS could be useful.  I have used works on the Jehovah's Witnesses, 
and looking at CS could provide some useful parallels and differences.  
I meant to thank everyone who gave suggestions for references, but 
between study and sick kids there has not been much time for email.  I 
found some useful information in almost every suggested reference, so I 
am grateful for the help.

Kevin Riley

On 24/08/2010 4:01 AM, Robin Harragin wrote:
> Hi Kevin
> Sorry this is going to everyone but I don't know your personal email
> address, also for this being delayed as I have been away.  Does your
> research extend to lesser know Christian denominations such as Christian
> Science? Because they have a Manual written by the founder of CS - Mary
> Baker Eddy, which gives extensive rules and regulations as to how the church
> should be run.  It is regarded as the highest authority in CS as it is
> believed to be divinely inspired.
> Yours Robin Harragin
>
>
> On 01/07/2010 01:01, "Kevin Riley"<[log in to unmask]>  wrote:
>
>>    Does anyone know of books or articles dealing with religious authority
>> in congregations or small denominations/groups?  I am particularly
>> interested in Christian groups, but anything that deals with the subject
>> would be helpful.  My focus is on how religious authority (Bible,
>> charismatic leaders, tradition, etc) is used by members of the
>> congregation/group in constructing their beliefs and practices.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Kevin Riley
>>
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