Irvingism And Mormonism Tested By Scripture Tr. With Prefatory Notice By J. Bridges - Softcover

Émile Guers

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0371306809 ISBN 13: 9780371306802

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Irvingism And Mormonism Tested By Scripture by Émile Guers is a critical survey and comparative examination of two 19th-century religious movements: Irvingism, founded around Edward Irving's revival and his followers, and Mormonism, founded by Joseph Smith. The work opens with a prefatory notice by J. Bridges and proceeds to trace the origins, development, and key claims of both systems, focusing on their asserted revelations, prophetic utterances, and ecclesiastical structures. Guers analyzes Irvingism’s “utterances” and their doctrinal implications, including views on the humanity of Christ, the role of miracles, and the supposed restoration of the Church through apostles and prophets. He likewise surveys Mormonism’s genesis, its foundational Book of Mormon, its visions, baptismal rites, and expansion from New York to Missouri, Illinois, and Utah. Drawing a parallel between the two, the author argues that both movements depart from Scripture through extra-biblical revelations, sacralize church authority, and promise a perfected unity apart from the biblical gospel. The book concludes by reaffirming ordination to Scripture alone as the safeguard of true faith and church life.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0371306809
• ISBN 13: 9780371306802
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132