The Kingdom of the Occult [Hardcover]

Walter Martin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2008

The Kingdom of the Occult delivers the timely followup to Dr. Martin's best-selling The Kingdom of the Cults

This book takes Dr. Walter Martin's comprehensive knowledge and his dynamic teaching style and forges a strong weapon against the world of the Occult-a weapon of the same scope and power as his phenomenal thirty-five year bestseller, The Kingdom of the Cults (over 875,000 sold).

Chapters include: Witchcraft and Wicca, Satanism, Pagan Religions, Tools of the Occult, Demon Possession and Exorcism, Spiritual Warfare, etc.

Features include:

• Each chapter contains: Quick Facts; History; Case Studies; Theology; Resources

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The late Dr. Walter Martin authored twelve books and was recognized as the "father" of the modern Christian counter-cult movement. Dr. Martin recorded more than 5,000 audio tapes on general biblical subjects, and pioneered the development of seminars dealing with cults and secularism in education. He was the founder and president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show The Bible Answer Man.

Jill Martin Rische is currently completing her Master's Degree in Humanities/History of Religion at California State University. She is Dr. Walter Martin's eldest daughter and the author of several books. Jill and her husband, Kevin, are the founders of Walter Martin Ministries (www.waltermartin.com) and the producers of the nationwide radio show Essential Christianity.

Kurt Van Gorden has contributed chapters on cults, the occult, and world religions to several books, including Dr. Walter Martin's Kingdom of the Cults (1985 edition). He is an ordained minister and directs two missions to the cults, Jude 3 Missions and the Utah Gospel Mission, the oldest existing mission to the cults.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 752 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Fifth Impression edition (October 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418516449
• ISBN-13: 978-1418516444
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and eye-opening. February 21, 2009

By Ginny Aiken

Format:Hardcover

The Kingdom of the Occult is the kind of book every believer should, if not own, then at least read thoroughly and thoughtfully. With every 'new' idea that bombards contemporary society, it's imperative to know how it compares and conflicts with traditional Christianity. I feel the material contained in this book is even more important for parents today than ever before. Parents with children in today's schools need a clear understanding of what they're exposed to, if not from the teachers' own perspectives, then from what other kids share under the guise of something 'new'. It's too easy for assume those 'new' ideas are just innocent fads that will pass by. Unfortunately, they're not, and kids are especially vulnerable to the lure of the 'new' and different from that for which their parents stand. This book helps the reader identify and crystalize the response needed in the face of the waves of 'new' beliefs that seem to come more rapidly each day.

One warning: this isn't the kind of reading you can do in a weekend. While very readable in style, the material requires thought and consideration. I'm very glad I allowed myself the luxury of a number of months to pore over the information, to check with Scripture, to consider my responses, and, maybe most importantly, to devise a response for the time when one is required of me. But don't think this is just a reference book. It's far more, and I recommend it to any thinking person, believer or not.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book! August 3, 2009

By Jeffery Harshbarger

Format:Hardcover

This is the standard pertaining to the information that the Christian must know about the occult. Walter Martin has compiled the information which was edited and published by his daughter, Jill Rische and Kurt Van Gordon. I am so thankful that this book has been published!

I became a Christian in the '80's amidst the 'satanic panic'. The devil is everywhere, so Geraldo Rivera would have us believe. And, the publishing houses had a heyday putting out books about 'babies being concieved in hell' and an individual who used to be a doctor telling a ficticious story (though sold as the truth), not to mention the once famous Christian comedian, who posed as a satanic High Priest. The sad thing is, that the church took what they were saying and believed it.

I came out of satanism and I thought that many Christians were simply making satan and his minions out to be way more powerful than they actually are. This was exactly what satan wanted. Christians believing a lie, or the ficticious work of 'authors' and publishing houses. No one checked out their stories to see if they were telling the truth. Lots of misinformation about satan, demons, the occult and spiritual warfare was the result.

This book clears it all up. Literally. This book reflects the depth that Dr. Martin gave us in his work The Kingdom the Cults, which is a classic on the subject. He tackles the topic(s) and lists resources in order for the reader to offer help for those in the occult. A must read!

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read-very informative October 14, 2008

By D. Martin

Format:Hardcover

This book is exceptional. I am not a big reader but am interested in this area of study and I found this book hard to put down. It is easy to read and the information is thoroughly documented. It clearly explains the many frightening facets of the world of the occult.
As I was reading it I felt like I was in a college course completely engaged by the professor's teachings. It breaks down complicated beliefs in an easy to understand manner. I highly recommend this book to learn more about the occult. It is great source of information and a good book to keep in your personal library.