The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith
- ISBN-10
- 0679644903
- ISBN-13
- 9780679644903
- Category
- Mormon Church
- Pages
- 344
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Random House Incorporated
- Author
- Matthew Burton Bowman
Description
A religious historian explores the 180-year history of Mormonism, discussing the church's origins and development, its position as one of the fastest growing religions in the world, and its connection to American life.
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