An Introduction to Mormonism (Introduction to Religion) - Softcover

Davies, Douglas J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521520649 ISBN 13: 9780521520645

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Although one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints remains a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure. This timely book provides an important introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS--the "Mormon" Church. Emphasizing sacred texts and prophecies as well as the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism, it is written by a non-believer, who describes Mormonism in ways that non-Mormons can understand.

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Book Description:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world. Highly visible, yet a mystery in terms of its core beliefs and theological structure, this timely book provides an important introduction to the basic history, doctrines and practices of The LDS - the 'Mormon' Church. Particular emphasis is given to sacred texts and prophecies as well as to the crucial Temple rituals of endowments, marriage and baptism. Written by a non-Mormon, it seeks to describe Mormonism in ways that non-Mormons can understand.

About the Author:

Douglas J. Davies is Professor in the Study of Religion at the Department of Theology at the University of Durham. He is the author of numerous books including The Mormon Culture of Salvation (2000) and Death, Ritual and Belief (2002).

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0521520649
• ISBN 13: 9780521520645
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284