An Introduction to Mormonism
- ISBN-10
- 0521520649
- ISBN-13
- 9780521520645
- Pages
- 284
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-10-23
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Author
- Douglas James Davies
Description
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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