Dictionary of Cults, Sects, Religions and the Occult is a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference guide to over 1,000 non-mainstream religious movements, occult systems, and new religious groups. Written from a Christian evangelical perspective, this resource aims to equip readers with concise, factual, and doctrinally-informed summaries of various belief systems—ranging from major world religions to modern cults, esoteric philosophies, and occult practices. Ideal for pastors, students, and laypeople seeking clarity on alternative spiritual movements.