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Religion & Spirituality· United Kingdom

The Order of the Solar Temple

by James R. Lewis
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 2006English
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About This Book

Published in 2006, The Order of the Solar Temple established James R. Lewis as one of the defining voices in religion & spirituality. A significant work on religion and spirituality, The Order of the Solar Temple by James R. Lewis (2006) grapples with timeless questions of belief and transcendence.

Book Details

AuthorJames R. Lewis
Published2006
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
Editorial Score35/100
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality

Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

James R. Lewis published The Order of the Solar Temple in 2006, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of religion & spirituality from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Order of the Solar Temple among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 35/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. The appeal of The Order of the Solar Temple lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, James R. Lewis occupies a significant position. The Order of the Solar Temple is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Publishers Weekly
notable · national
200635
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James R. Lewis
United Kingdom
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James R. Lewis is a United Kingdom author whose work in religion & spirituality has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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The Order of the Solar Temple was written by James R. Lewis, first published in 2006. James R. Lewis is recognized as a significant author in the field of religion and spirituality.

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