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.
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Introduction 1
Part 1: What the Mormon Faith Is All About 5
Chapter 1: A New World Religion 7
Chapter 2: The Mormon Plan of Salvation 19
Chapter 3: Heavenly Parents, Savior, and Holy Ghost 41
Chapter 4: Restoring the Priesthood and the Church 61
Chapter 5: Together Forever: The Eternal Importance of Family 77
Part 2: Eternal Rituals and Endless Meetings 93
Chapter 6: Welcome to the Meetinghouse! 95
Chapter 7: Sacred, Not Secret: Inside Mormon Temples 117
Chapter 8: In and Around Church Headquarters 137
Part 3: Holy Books and Sacred History 155
Chapter 9: The Bible and the Book of Mormon 157
Chapter 10: Mormonism’s Other Scriptures 177
Chapter 11: Searching for a Home 193
Chapter 12: Moving on to Utah with Brigham Young 209
Chapter 13: Building the Kingdom in Utah 219
Part 4: Mormonism Today 235
Chapter 14: Called to Serve: Missionaries and International Growth 237
Chapter 15: Hot-Button Issues for Latter-day Saints 251
Chapter 16: Earthly Sacrifices for Heavenly Blessings 267
Chapter 17: Connecting with God and Each Other 283
Chapter 18: In the World but Not of the World 295
Part 5: The Part of Tens 309
Chapter 19: Quick Answers to Ten Common Questions About Mormonism 311
Chapter 20: Ten Mormon Places to Visit 321
Chapter 21: Ten Famous Latter-day Saints You’ve Probably Never Heard Of 329
Index 335
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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, Ph D, 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.
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