Mormonism For Dummies (eBook)
371 Seiten
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-394-31578-9 (ISBN)
Explore one of the fastest-growing religions in the world
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the first Christian faith to be developed in America, and today the Church is home to millions-both inside and outside the United States. Mormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a valuable tool for individuals interested in learning more about the beliefs and practices of the widely-practiced Latter-day Saint faith. In this informative book, you'll explore the different denominations of the Church, recent changes to the Church's customs and practices'which also covers why the Church encourages a shift away from the term 'Mormon' and more.
Inside, you'll:
- Discover the history and origins of the Church of Latter-Day Saints
- Understand the Church's official stances on areas, including race, the status of women, and polygamy
- Examine subjects like religious fundamentalism and orthodoxy through the lens of practicing LDS members
A must-read for anyone interested in the rituals, customs, beliefs, and politics of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the straightforward and unbiased info you need to understand this nuanced faith.
Christopher Kimball Bigelow has authored several books on Mormonism and is a former editor of the LDS church's official Ensign magazine. He was the co-founder and editor of the Mormon literary magazine Irreantum.
Jana Riess, PhD, is an author of many books on Mormonism and is a senior columnist for Religion News Service. She has also spoken about the LDS church at conferences and in media interviews.
Explore one of the fastest-growing religions in the world The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the first Christian faith to be developed in America, and today the Church is home to millions both inside and outside the United States. Mormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a valuable tool for individuals interested in learning more about the beliefs and practices of the widely-practiced Latter-day Saint faith. In this informative book, you'll explore the different denominations of the Church, recent changes to the Church's customs and practices'which also covers why the Church encourages a shift away from the term Mormon and more. Inside, you'll: Discover the history and origins of the Church of Latter-Day Saints Understand the Church's official stances on areas, including race, the status of women, and polygamy Examine subjects like religious fundamentalism and orthodoxy through the lens of practicing LDS members A must-read for anyone interested in the rituals, customs, beliefs, and politics of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormonism For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you the straightforward and unbiased info you need to understand this nuanced faith.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 12.3.2025 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum |
| Schlagworte | are Mormons Christians? • are Mormons polygamists? • Latter-day Saints • LDS Church • mormon beliefs • Mormon denominations • Mormon history • Mormonism basics • Mormonism fundamentals • Mormon rituals • origins of Mormonism • what do Mormons believe? |
| ISBN-10 | 1-394-31578-3 / 1394315783 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-394-31578-9 / 9781394315789 |
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