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Introduction to Religion Ser.: Introduction to Mormonism by Douglas J. Davies (2003, Hardcover)

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Introduction to Mormonism, Hardcover by Davies, Douglas James, ISBN 0521817382, ISBN-13 9780521817387, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Although one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This timely book provides an important introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS--the "Mormon" Church. Emphasizing sacred texts and prophecies as well as the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism, it is written by a non-believer, who describes Mormonism in ways that non-Mormons can understand.

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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-100521817382

ISBN-139780521817387

eBay Product ID (ePID)2275598

Product Key Features

Number of Pages284 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to Mormonism

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2003

SubjectTheology, Christianity / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion

AuthorDouglas J. Davies

SeriesIntroduction to Religion Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight19.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2003-043582

TitleLeadingAn

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"This wide-ranging, thorough, an dperceptive work is as accessible to the layperson as to the scholar and provides an important contribution to Mormon studies." Nova Religio, "Davies describes the landscape of Mormon belief with insight and originality" - The Journal of Religion Jill Mulvay Derr, Brigham Young University

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal289.3

Table Of ContentIntroduction; 1. The birth and growth of Mormonism; 2. Prophets and texts; 3. Divine-human transformations; 4. Death, faith and eternity; 5. Organization and leaders; 6. Ethics, atonement and agency; 7. Priesthood, stake and family; 8. Temples and ritual; 9. Identity, opposition and expansion; Bibliography.

SynopsisAlthough one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This timely book provides an important introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS--the "Mormon" Church. Emphasizing sacred texts and prophecies as well as the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism, it is written by a non-believer, who describes Mormonism in ways that non-Mormons can understand., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world. It is highly visible, with a massive missionary program, yet it remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This 2003 book provides an introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS - the 'Mormon' Church. Written by a non-Mormon it neither seeks to prove or disprove the truthfulness of the religious claims of that faith but rather to describe them in ways that non-Mormons can understand. Particular emphasis is given to sacred texts and prophecies as well as to the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism for the dead, through which human beings may achieve their divine potential. This rich comparative study offers an understanding of Mormon theology and ideas of humanity., Highly visible, yet a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure, the Church of Latter-day Saints is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world. This important 2003 book provides a timely introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS - the 'Mormon' Church.

LC Classification NumberBX8635.3 .D38 2003