Mormonism and the Mormons: A Historical View of the Rise and Progress of the Sect Self-Styled Latter-Day Saints (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Daniel P. Kidder

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331959925 ISBN 13: 9780331959925

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Uncover the history behind Mormon claims with a rigorous, dated examination.

This critical work surveys the rise of Mormonism and the beliefs of Latter-day Saints through a historical lens, weighing sources, controversies, and the spread of the movement in the 19th century.

The book presents a clear, chronological account of key events, questions of authorship, and the social forces that helped shape the faith. It offers readers a careful look at how early leaders, texts, and teachings were understood in their own time, without prescribing a verdict for every reader.

• Analysis of the Book of Mormon’s origins and its connection to early manuscript traditions.
• Examination of prominent figures and the early development of Mormon institutions.
• Discussion of how Mormon beliefs and practices were received in the United States and abroad.
• Contextual view of rumors, public opinion, and the broader religious landscape of the era.

Ideal for readers seeking a historical perspective on Mormonism, its critics, and its reception in 19th‑century America.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331959925
• ISBN 13: 9780331959925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 356