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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...
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"Taylor G. Petrey's... history takes a... step forward in documenting and theorizing about Latter-day Saints (LDS) teachings on gender, sexual difference, and marriage. Drawing on deep archival research, Petrey situates LDS doctrines in gender theory and American religious history since World War II. His challenging conclusion is that Mormonism is conflicted between ontologies of gender essentialism and gender fluidity, illustrating a broader tension...
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When police raided the Short Creek compound of the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1953, it soon became a political and publicity nightmare and eventually cost the governor of Arizona his job. From that point on, skittish public officials allowed the polygamist sect to practice its tenants for the next 50 years and turned a blind eye to child abandonment, kidnapping, statutory rape, incest, and massive tax and welfare fraud....
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. The Pearl of Great Price, first published in 1851, is one of the scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is an important source of the teachings of Joseph Smith, the founder of the church. It was serialized in Smith's day and its order of matter was revised frequently in its various printings. This edition of Pearl contains works of revelation,...
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. A Voice of Warning is a lively and passionate nineteenth-century argument for Mormonism. Written by Parley P. Pratt, one of the most colorful personalities in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was also Mormonism's most important noncanonical book for more than half a century after its original publication in 1837. Pratt presented...
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This 10 Q&A on Mormonism pamphlet provides a clear summary of what Mormons (Latter-day Saints) believe, their practices, and history.
What do Mormons teach about Jesus, the Trinity, God, baptism for the dead, and how to be saved? The Latter-day Saints often use Christian terms, but mean something completely different. The 10 Questions & Answers on Mormonism bestselling pamphlet will help you discover the truth about these and many other critical...
8) Truth Seeker: Mormon Scriptures & the Bible: An Interpretation of Another Testament of Jesus Christ
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Are Mormons Christians? What do they believe? How do their beliefs compare with other Christian religions? I have been impressed by the dedication of Mormon missionaries, the beauty of the Mormon Tablernacle Choir and the majestic architecture of Mormon temples. I have known several Mormons and they seem to be family oriented people who live out their faith in tangilble ways. As American culture drifts towards situation ethics and values based on...
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Written with the enthusiasm of missionary zeal and the goal to deter people from the wide gate, Enter Ye in at the Strait Gate presents the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by the Mormons. Author Louis A Kelsch, a lifetime member of the Mormon Church who has served in various callings and capacities in his faith, offers an easy-to-understand interpretation of his religion to facilitate better understanding and acceptance of the dogma...
10) The Apocalypse Has Begun: A View of the Restoration of the World for the Second Coming of Christ
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The last days of the apocalypse are already upon us, but most people dont know it. Author Louis A. Kelsch, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, reveals that the last days are already here and will not be deterred. He explores how God intends to teach us what obedience means and how chosen individuals will drive future events. Christ will reign on Earth, and life will be restored to a true utopia. He also considers the ways...
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Scrutinizing the experience of growing up Mormon, this personal narrative tells the story of one man's disillusionment with his faith and subsequent excommunication from the Church. This account reveals what is posited as inherent racism and sexism within the church and seeks to expose the controlling methods of indoctrination and the harsh process of excommunication. The basic tenets of the religion are explained, personal stories and analyses are...
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Mitt Romney's run for President of the United States and the recent success of the Broadway play "Book of Mormon" has created enormous interest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In spite of enormous media focus during this so-called Mormon Moment, coverage has been often shallow and misleading, even from the LDS Church. Few reporters dug deep enough to deal with the evidence that the Mormon Church is in a deep crisis, not only because...
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In this book the author makes a truly unique delivery of his faith in the Gospel restored, which also becomes a fairly thorough excursion into the LDS faith. Doctrines, principles, practices, culture, outreach, lifestyle, and church history are all touched upon from a very personal and likely relatable perspective to the LDS reader. Taken as a whole, these essays form a compelling narrative for the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ in these...
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Excommunication, like revenge, is best served cold. Mine was-cold and quick on a clear autumn day. Excommunication! The word resonates like the bell of a gothic cathedral and seems as anachronistic as a rank of grinning gargoyles, as rebel monks, warrior popes, or heretics burning in a town square. It is a rite one might suppose had been relegated long ago to a footnote beyond the margins of modern life, a practice outdated as the related ritual of...
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An absolute must-read for Latter-day Saint artists of all kinds. "The Artist-Disciple" is a call to action for Latter-day Saint performers, musicians, families, leaders, believers and artists of all kinds to transform the creative and cultural landscape of the world through the arts. Twelve inspiring and thought-provoking lessons invite artists to consider the prophetic vision of art today while providing keys and examples for how to fulfill and apply...
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Katrina Marti is no stranger to the LDS Church. In fact, her ancestors knew Joseph Smith personally. "Having lived as a faithful Mormon, Katrina understands LDS experience and beliefs. She knows the cultural, emotional, and doctrinal pitfalls. She also has an admirable grasp of biblical wisdom, beyond sound doctrine, and its wise application to life. She communicates this with great clarity and grace. Katrina brings personal empathy and biblical truth...
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Two young men stand at the door. Their white shirts and conservative haircuts project traditional values. Their manner exudes warmth. They speak of the need for a stronger family and deeper commitment to God. Do these Mormon missionaries represent Christ? If not, how do you evaluate and answer their statements, many of which sound true? Mormons Answered Verse by Verse is ideal for such a moment. Organized for fast reference, it demonstrates why Mormon...
19) The Last Muster
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"Ain't he the one killed Lee and Frank Lewis over some Mormon . . . a girl?" Joey was careful not to say what he was thinking. It was Judge that said all women were whores, and a lot of Mormon women were real pretty whores, especially Clara Williams, even if she was Jeremiah Beck's! Joey certainly wasn't afraid of Jeremiah Beck, even if his Uncle Jim had said Jeremiah Beck was dangerous! Nonetheless, unsure if Nate and Patrick would back him, Joey...
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Know that the Lord loves you. Believe that His promises are sure. Trust that He will guide your path.
Remember how the Lord, delivered the children of Israel from bondage, and then, parted the Red Sea, so they could, walk through on dry ground? While we may not have to cross a vast sea on foot, we all experience difficult times in our lives. And, the Lord performs miracles for us, delivering us from our own Red Seas and He shows us the way through....
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