Mormonism For Beginners
Title | Mormonism For Beginners PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Carter |
Publisher | Red Wheel/Weiser |
Pages | 310 |
Release | 2016-07-19 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1939994535 |
Mormonism For Beginners is a balanced, richly engaging introduction to the history, tenets, practices, traditions, and yes, debates and controversies of this uniquely American Protestant movement. Designed for the uninitiated or younger members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), this book presents the history of the movement from Joseph Smith to the 21st century along with the key doctrines of the faith in the context of everyday life, as well as the essential scriptures. Not least of Carter and Atwood’s accomplishments is addressing such headline-grabbing issues as polygamy, same-sex marriage, and the role of women in the LDS church in dispassionate, even-handed terms. Their goal is to shed a clear light on an often misunderstood belief system and way of life.
Mormonism For Dummies
Title | Mormonism For Dummies PDF eBook |
Author | Jana Riess |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 386 |
Release | 2011-03-04 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 111805427X |
Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeine Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last! Mormonism, or the LDS Church, is one of the world's fastest growing religions. But unless you were raised a Mormon, you probably don't have a clear picture of LDS beliefs and practices. Covering everything from Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time. Discover: * How the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches * What Mormons believe * What happens in Mormon temples and meetinghouses * The history of the LDS Church * LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy
Mormonism 101
Title | Mormonism 101 PDF eBook |
Author | Bill McKeever |
Publisher | Baker Books |
Pages | 446 |
Release | 2015-04-14 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 144122226X |
Mormonism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. For those who have wondered in what specific ways Mormonism differs from the Christian faith, Mormonism 101 provides definitive answers, examining the major tenets of Mormon theology and comparing them with orthodox Christian beliefs. Perfect for students of religion and anyone who wants to have answers when Mormons come calling.
Understanding the Book of Mormon
Title | Understanding the Book of Mormon PDF eBook |
Author | Grant Hardy |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 2010-04-07 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0199745447 |
Mark Twain once derided the Book of Mormon as "chloroform in print." Long and complicated, written in the language of the King James version of the Bible, it boggles the minds of many. Yet it is unquestionably one of the most influential books ever written. With over 140 million copies in print, it is a central text of one of the largest and fastest-growing faiths in the world. And, Grant Hardy shows, it's far from the coma-inducing doorstop caricatured by Twain. In Understanding the Book of Mormon, Hardy offers the first comprehensive analysis of the work's narrative structure in its 180 year history. Unlike virtually all other recent world scriptures, the Book of Mormon presents itself as an integrated narrative rather than a series of doctrinal expositions, moral injunctions, or devotional hymns. Hardy takes readers through its characters, events, and ideas, as he explores the story and its messages. He identifies the book's literary techniques, such as characterization, embedded documents, allusions, and parallel narratives. Whether Joseph Smith is regarded as author or translator, it's noteworthy that he never speaks in his own voice; rather, he mediates nearly everything through the narrators Nephi, Mormon, and Moroni. Hardy shows how each has a distinctive voice, and all are woven into an integral whole. As with any scripture, the contending views of the Book of Mormon can seem irreconcilable. For believers, it is an actual historical document, transmitted from ancient America. For nonbelievers, it is the work of a nineteenth-century farmer from upstate New York. Hardy transcends this intractable conflict by offering a literary approach, one appropriate to both history and fiction. Regardless of whether readers are interested in American history, literature, comparative religion, or even salvation, he writes, the book can best be read if we examine the text on its own terms.
Mormonism: The Basics
Title | Mormonism: The Basics PDF eBook |
Author | John Charles Duffy |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 250 |
Release | 2016-10-26 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1315453959 |
Although often regarded as marginal or obscure, Mormonism is a significant American religious minority, numerically and politically. The successes and struggles of this U.S. born religion reveal much about how religion operates in U.S. society. Mormonism: The Basics introduces the teachings, practices, evolution, and internal diversity of this movement, whose cultural icons range from Mitt Romney to the Twilight saga, from young male missionaries in white shirts and ties to polygamous women in pastel prairie dresses. This is the first introductory text on Mormonism that tracks not only the mainstream LDS but also two other streams within the movement—the liberalized RLDS and the polygamous Fundamentalists—thus showing how Mormons have pursued different approaches to defining their identity and their place in society. The book addresses these questions. Are Mormons Christian, and why does it matter? How have Mormons worked out their relationship to the state? How have Mormons diverged in their thinking about gender and sexuality? How do rituals and regulations shape Mormon lives? What types of sacred spaces have Mormons created? What strategies have Mormons pursued to establish a global presence? Mormonism: The Basics is an ideal introduction for anyone wanting to understand this religion within its primarily American but increasingly globalized contexts.
Historical Atlas of Mormonism
Title | Historical Atlas of Mormonism PDF eBook |
Author | S. Kent Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN |
Chronicles the history of the Mormon religion in America from its organization in 1830 to its recent trend toward worldwide expansion. Includes information on practices, settlements, historic sites, and principle leaders.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Mormonism
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Mormonism PDF eBook |
Author | Drew Williams |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 340 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780028644912 |
Highlights the history, traditions, and religious practices of Mormonism, and shows how the group's lifestyle is received by mainstream society.